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Herman  Pag-e 
and 
Gilbert  VI.    Laidlaw 


Prayers 


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tihtavy  of  t:Ke  theological  Seminar;? 

PRINCETON  .  NEW  JERSEY 

FROM  THE  LIBRARY  OF 
ROBERT  ELLIOTT  SPEER 


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BV    245    .P74    1918 


Prayers 


c. '  ^z/'tiyp^i^i^ 


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P  R  A  Y  E  R  S 

COMPILED    AND   ADAPTED    FROM  '^NCIENT  AND 
MODERN  SOURCES 

BY 

HERMAN    PAGE.    D.D. 

Bishop  of  Spokane 
AND 

GILBERT  W.  LAIDLAW 

Pretbyter 


"It  U  worth  while  making 
any  efforts,  however  des- 
perate,  to  learn  to  pray." 

FORBES  ROBINSON 


NEW  YORK 

EDWIN  S.  GORHAM.  PUBLISHER 

1 1  West  45th  St. 

1918 


FIFTH  EDITION— REVISED  AND  ENLARGED 


PRAYERS 

COMPILED    AND    ADAPTED    FROM  ANCIENT  AND 
MODERN  SOURCES 

BY 

HERMAN    PAGE,    D.D. 

Bishop  c(  Spokane 

AND 

GILBERT  W.  LAIDLAW 

Presbyter 


'It  is  worth  while  making 
any  efforts,  however  des- 
perate,   to   learn  to  pray." 

FORBES  ROBINSON 


FIFTH  EDITION-REVISED  AND  ENLARGED 


NEW  YORK 

EDWIN  S.  GORHAM,  PUBLISHER 

1 1  West  45th  St. 

1918 


V 


-^  HESE  PRAYERS  HAVE  BEEN 
^  COMPILED  AND  ADAPTED 
FROM  MANY  SOURCES  — BOTH 
ANCIENT  AND  MODERN— IN  THE 
HOPE  THAT  THEY  MAY  HELP 
SOME  TO  PRAY. 


Copyrighted  by 

Edwin  S.  Gorham 

1918 


SnhtK  In  #uhj?rt0 


PAGE 

Absent  ones,  Prayer  for 12 

Benedictions 17,  18,  69,  70 

Brotherhood  of  St.  Andrew,  Prayers  for 60 

Child,  sick,  Prayers  for  36 

Thanksgiving  for  recovery  of 39 

Church  Unity,  Prayer  for 65 

Confidence,  quiet,  Prayer  for 29 

Country,  our,  Prayer  for 55,  56 

Departed,  the,  Prayers  for. . .    12,  13,  48,  49,  50,  51,  52,  53,  54,  55 

Dying,  the.  Prayers  for 45,  46 

Evening  Prayer 15,  16,  17 

Faith  and  Trust,  Prayers  for 23.  24,  25 

Family  and  Friends,  Prayers  for 10,  11 

Girls'  Friendly  Society,  Prayers  for 62 

Grace  before  Meals  68 

Guild  or  Society,  Prayers  for 59,  60 

Holy  Communion — 

Prayers  before 66 

Prayers  after 67 

Immortality,  Prayers  for 46,  47 

Junior  Auxiliary,  Prayer  for 62-63 

Love,  the,  of  God,  Prayers  for 31 

Love,  the,  of  Men,  Prayers  for 31,  32 

Meekness,  Prayer  for 30 

Memorial  Day,  Prayer  for 55 


PAGE 

Missionaries,  Prayer  for 63 

Morning  Prayers 7 

Noonday  Prayers  64 

Operation,  Persons  about  to  undergo,  Praj^er  for 39 

Pain,  one  in  great.  Prayers  for 36,  37,  38 

Parish,  Prayer  for 57 

Perseverance,  Prayer  for  29 

Purity,  Prayer  for 29-30 

Release  from  Sin,  Prayers  for 32,  33 

Religion,  a  joyful.  Prayers  for 28 

Service  in  Church,  Prayer  before 56 

Sick,  Prayers  for 34,  35 

Sick  Child,  Prayers  for  36 

Strengthening  of  the  Will,  Prayer  for 33-34 

Suffer,  those  who,  Prayers  for 13,  14,  40,  41,  42,  43,  44 

Sunday  Schools,  Prayers  for 57,  58 

Sunday  School  Teachers,  Prayer  for  58 

Talk,  idle,  against,  Prayer  for 30 

Thanksgivings — 

General 2.18,19,20 

At  Evening  Prayer — 

For  recovery  of  a  sick  child 39 

For  recovery  of  a  sick  adult 39 

Thinking,  right.  Prayer  for 26-27 

Vision,  Prayer  for 20,  22,  23 

Woman's  Auxiliary,  Prayer  for 61 

Work,  our.  Prayers  for 27 

Zeal,  Prayer  for  64 


f  rapra  from  ilattg  #n«rrfa 

[Note.  These  prayers  are  arranged  so  that  by- 
choosing  a  prayer  from  each  group  it  will  be  easy 
to  secure  considerable  variety  for  personal  or 
family  prayer.    Pronouns  can  easily  be  changed] 

The  Lord's  Prayer— "Our  Father,"  etc. 


I  give  Thee  humble  thanks,  O  heavenly  Father,  that 
Thou  has  vouchsafed  to  call  me  to  the  knowledge  of 
Thy  grace  and  faith  in  Thee;  increase  this  knowledge 
and  confirm  this  faith  in  me  evermore.  Grant  that  I 
may  daily  be  renewed  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  so  that  all 
sinful  affections  may  die  in  me  and  that  all  things  be- 
longing to  the  Spirit  may  live  and  grow  in  me ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  offer  unto  Thee,.0  Lord,  my  praises  and  thanksgiv- 
ings or  all  Thy  mercies  multiplied  upon  me,  more  than 
I  can  number  and  far  greater  than  I  can  express.  More 
especially  do  I  praise  Thee  for  these  spiritual  blessings 
which  Thou  has  revealed  to  me  in  the  life  of  Thy  dear 
Son.  Eye  hath  not  seen,  nor  ear  heard,  neither  have  en- 
tered into  the  heart  of  man,  the  things  which  Thou,  O 
God,  has  prepared  for  them  that  love  Thee.  Give  me 
grace  to  love  Thee  more  and  more,  till  I  come  to  Thine 
everlasting  kingdom;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Almight}^  God,  Who  hast  given  Thine  only  Son  to  be 
unto  us  both  a  sacrifice  for  sin,  and  also  an  ensample  of 
godly  life;  Give  us  grace  that  we  may  always  most 
thankfully  receive  that  His  inestimable, benefit,  and  also 
daily  endeavour  ourselves  to  follow  the  blessed  steps  of 
His  most  holy  life;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 


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We  give  Thee  humble  and  hearty  thanks,  O  most 
merciful  Father,  for  all  Thy  goodness  and  loving-kind- 
ness to  us  and  to  all  men,  for  the  blessings  of  this  life, 
and  for  the  promise  of  everlasting  happiness.  Especially 
do  we  praise  Thee  for  the  mercies  which  we  have  our- 
selves received  from  Thee  during  the  past  day.  We 
thank  Thee  for  every  blessing  of  soul  and  body;  and  do 
Thou  add  this,  O  Lord,  to  Thy  other  mercies,  that  we 
may  praise  Thee  not  with  our  lips  only,  but  with  our 
lives,  always  looking  to  Thee  as  the  Author  and  Giver 
of  all  good  things.  We  ask  it  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake. 
Amen. 

Our  Father,  the  day  returns  and  brings  us  the  petty 
round  of  irritating  concerns  and  duties,  Help  us  to 
play  the  man,  help  us  to  perform  them  with  laughter  and 
kind  faces.  Let  cheerfulness  abound  with  industry. 
Give  us  to  go  blithely  on  our  business  all  this  day,  bring 
us  to  our  resting  beds  weary  and  content  and  undishon- 
ored,  and  grant  us  in  the  end  the  gift  of  sleep;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Since  it  is  of  Thy  mercy,  O  gracious  Father,  that  an- 
other day  is  added  to  our  lives ;  We  here  dedicate  both 
our  souls  and  our  bodies  to  Thee  and  Thy  service,  in  a 
sober,  righteous,  and  godly  life :  in  which  resolution,  do 
thou,  O  merciful  God,  confirm  and  strengthen  us ;  that, 
as  we  grow  in  age,  we  may  grow  in  grace,  and  in  the 
Iniowledge  of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ 
Amen. 


8 

O  Almighty  God  and  heavenly  Father,  Who  by  Thy 
Divine  providence,  hast  appointed  for  each  one  of  us 
our  work  in  life,  and  hast  commanded  that  we  should 
not  be  slothful  in  business,  but  fervent  in  spirit,  serving 
Thee ;  help  us  always  to  remember  that  our  work  is  Thy 
appointment,  and  to  do  it  heartily  as  unto  Thee.  Pre- 
serve us  from  slothfulness,  and  make  us  so  to  live  that 
we  may  always  be  found  striving  earnestly  to  finish  the 
work  Thou  hast  given  us  to  do;  through  Jesus  Christ 
cur  Saviour.    Amen. 


Keep  us  just  and  truthful  in  all  our  dealings.  Guard 
our  spirits  from  anger.  Make  us  pitiful  towards  all 
those  who  toil  with  us  or  for  us.  Teach  us  to  be  pa- 
tient with  those  who  are  ignorant.  Let  us  not  forget 
lo  give  the  hand  of  friendship  to  those  who  are  un- 
fortunate or  to  those  cast  down  by  affliction.  May 
everyone  who  has  resolved  on  a  better  life  find  encour- 
agement in  our  example  and  fellowship.  Give  us 
resignation  to  Thy  will  when  losses  and  disappointments 
come  to  us.  Be  graciously  pleased  to  take  us  and  all 
things  belonging  to  us  under  Thy  fatherly  care  and  pro- 
tection. All  this  we  ask  in  the  Name  of  Him  Who 
loved  us,  and  gave  Himself  for  us,  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

Almighty  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  go  forth  with 
us,  we  pray  Thee,  to  the  duties  of  this  day,  so  that  all 
may  be  done  in  Thy  holy  Name.     Make  us  diligent  to 


perform  whatsoever  our  hands  find  to  do.  Preserve  us 
from  covetousness  and  from  complaint  of  our  oppor- 
tunities. 

Our  Heavenly  Father, — ^with  gratitude  for  Thy  pro- 
tection during  the  night  watches,  we  begin  the  new  life 
of  a  new  day.  Our  path  will  be  the  busy  thorough- 
fares ;  walk  Thou  with  us  imseen. 

Let  not  our  hearts  cleave  to  worldly  things,  but 
through  the  sweet  influence  of  Thy  Spirit  incline  us  to 
seek  the  things  that  endure.  In  times  of  temptation 
give  us  to  know  the  right  and  the  power  to  do  it. 

Let  not  trifles  ruffle  our  tempers,  nor  disappoint- 
m.ents  unman  us.  Let  not  exacting  duties  make  us 
selfish  and  churlish.  Give  to  each  of  us  a  sunshiny 
face,  a  ready  hand,  and  the  joy  of  a  word  fitly  spoken 
to  some  timid,  discouraged  soul. 

Strength  for  the  day's  service  give  us  in  such  mea- 
sure as  Thou  wiliest.  Pass  by  our  sins  of  omission: — 
and,  when  the  shadows  fall,  bring  us  again  unsullied  by 
word  or  deed  to  sweet,  refreshing  sleep;  Through 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  Lord,  grant  that  each  one  who  has  to  do  with  me 
to-day  may  be  the  happier  for  it. 

Let  it  be  given  me  each  hour  to-day  what  I  shall 
say,  and  grant  me  the  wisdom  of  a  loving  heart  that  I 
may  say  the  right  thing  rightly. 

Help  me  to  enter  into  the  mind  of  every  one  who 
talks  with  me,  and  keep  me  alive  to  the  feelings  of 
each  one  present. 


10 

Give  me  a  quick  eye  for  little  kindnesses,  that  I  may 
be  ready  in  doing  them  and  gracious  in  receiving  them. 

Give  me  quick  perception  of  the  feelings  and  needs 
of  others,  and  make  me  eager  hearted  in  helping  them. 
Amen. 

3ff0r  iFamtl^  nxxh  3vxmiB 

Almighty  God,  we  beseech  Thee  to  look  upon  this 
household  and  family:  grant  that  every  member  of  it 
may  be  taught  and  guided  by  Thee.  Bless  our  relatives 
and  friends:  Thou  knowest  their  several  necessities. 
Bless  the  Ministers  of  Thy  Word  and ,  Sacraments 
everywhere,  especially  *  *  *  *  *^  and  prosper  every 
effort  at  home  and  abroad  to  advance  Thy  kingdom; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Regard,  O  Lord,  with  Thy  favor  all  the, members  of 
this  household.  Bind  us  together  in  love,  sympathy  and 
forbearance.  Brighten  our  daily  existence  with  those 
endearing  graces  that  come  from  Thee.  Help  us  to  live 
each  for  the  other,  and  to  find  our  happiness  in  doing 
good  and  denying  ourselves;  through .. Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

Let  peace  abound  in  our  small  company.  Purge  out 
of  every  heart  the  lurking  grudge.  Give  us  grace  and 
strength  to  forbear  and  to  persevere.  Offenders  our- 
selves, give  us  the  grace  to  accept  and  to  forgive  of- 
fenders.    Forgetful,  help  us  to  bear  cheerfully  the  for- 


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getfulness  of  others.     Give  us  courage  and  gaiety  and 
the  quiet  mind ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

O  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Qirist,  of 
Whom  every  family  in  heaven  and  earth  is  named; 
Grant  unto  our  friends,  and  to  all  the  members  of  this 
household,  that,  according  to  the  riches  of  Thy  glory, 
v/e  may  be  strengthened  with  might  by  Thy  spirit  in 
the  inner  man,  that  Christ  may  dwell  in  our  hearts  by 
faith ;  that  we,  being  rooted  and  grounded  in  love,  may 
be  able  tO'  comprehend  with  all  saints  what  is  the 
breadth  and  length  and  depth  and  height,  and  to  knew 
the  love  of  Christ  which  passeth  knowledge,  that  we 
may  be  filled  with  all  the  fulness  of  God;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  God,  Who  by  the  grace  of  the  Holy  Ghost  hast 
poured  the  gifts  of  love  into  our  hearts;  Grant  unto 
my  friends  and  kindred,  [especially  *****  j  health 
of  body  and  soul,  and  every  spiritual  gift;  that  they 
may  love  Thee  with  all  their  strength,  and  with  perfect 
affection  fulfil  Thy  pleasure;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

O  Thou,  Who  art  the  God  of  all  the  families  of  the 
earth;  We  beseech  Thee  to  bless  all  our  friends  and 
kindred,  wherever  they  may  be,  especially  *  *  *;  and 
grant  that  we  may  ever  be  knit  together  in  the  bonds 
of  mutual  love ;  and  above  all,  that  we  may  be  members 
together  of  the  mystical  body  of  Christ;  through  the 
same,  Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


12 

Prag^r  for  AbH^ttt  ®n?a 

O  God,  Who  art  in  every  place  and  from  Whose 
knowledge  no  space  or  distance  can  ever  remove  lis, 
we  know  that  those  who  are  absent  from  each  other 
are  still  present  to  Thee.  Defend,  we  pray  Thee,  those 
dear  ones  [especially  *  *  *  *  ]  from  whom  we  are 
separated,  in  all  their  dangers,  both  of  soul  and  of 
body.  And  grant  that  they  and  we,  by  drawing  near  to 
Thee,  may  be  drawing  near  unto  one  another,  bound 
together  by  the  unseen  chain  of  Thy  love,  in  the  com- 
munion of  the  Holy  Spirit,  in  the  holy  fellowship  of 
Thy  Saints:  that  whether,  or  not,  as  seems  best  to 
Thee,  we  meet  again,  here  upon  earth,  we  may  surely 
meet  again  at  the  Resurrection  of  the  just;  and  go  in 
together  to  that  house  of  many  mansions  which  Thou 
hast  prepared  for  those  who  love  Thee :  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


Almighty  and  evelasting  God,  Who  knowest  the 
necessities  of  all  Thy  children ;  Have  in  Thy  holy  keep- 
ing those  near  and  dear  to  me  who  have  departed  this 
life  in  Thy  faith  and  love;  especially  *  *  *;  Grant  that 
they  may  grow  more  and  more  into  Thy  perfect  like- 
ness; give  them  eternal  rest,  and  may  light  perpetual 
shine  upon  them;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


13 

Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God  that  the  souls 
of  these,  Thy  servants,  now  delivered  from  the  disr 
quietude  of  this  world  may  be  permitted  to  behold  the 
King  in  His  beauty,, who  with  Thee  O  Father,  and  Thee 
O  Holy  Ghost,  liveth  and  reigneth,  one  God,  world 
without  end.    Amen. 

O  God,  Who  knowest  the  necessities  of  all  Thy  chil- 
dren, we  pray  Thee  to  have  in  Thy  holy  keeping  those 
precious  souls,  nearest  and  dearest  to  us,  who  have  de- 
parted this  Hfe  in  Thy  faith  and  love.  Provide  .for  all 
their  needs,  sustain  and  comfort  them,  protect  them 
from  all  ill,  and  grant  them  eternal  joy  in  Thy  service. 
Give  them  peace  and  rest  in  Thy  presence,  and  bring 
them  to  that  glorious  .perfection  promised  to  Thy  saints; 
for  the  sake  of  him,  who  died  and  rose  again  for  us, 
Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  the  Comfort  of  the 
sad,  and  the  Strength  of  sufferers,  let  the  prayers  of 
those  that  cry  out  of  any  tribulation  come  unto  Thee; 
that  all  may  rejoice  to  find  that  Thy  mercy  is  .present 
with  them  in  dieir  afflictions ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

O  God,  remember  in  Thy  mercy  the  poor  and  needy, 
the  widow  and  the  fatherless,  the  stranger  and  the 
friendless,  the  sick  and  the  dying  [and  any  such  known 
to  me,  whom  T  name  in  my  heart  before  Thee]   and 


^* 


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those  who  do  not  pray  for  themselves  and  who  have 
none  to  pray  for  them.  Relieve  their  needs,  sanctify 
their  sufferings,  strengthen  their  weakness,  and  in  due 
time  bring  them  out  of  bondage  into  the  glorious  lib- 
erty of  the  sons  of  God;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

^  »v#t*  -^^^ 

i^^^         O  Thou  Who.  art  Love,  and  who  seest  all  the  suffer- 
[|  ing,  injustice,  and  misery  which  reign  hi  this  world; 

Have  pity,  we  implore  Thee,  on  the  the  work  of  Thy 
hands.  Look  mercifully  upon  the  poor,  the  oppressed, 
and  all  who  are  heavy  laden  with  error,  labour  and  sor- 
row. Fill  our  hearts  with  deep  compassion  for  those 
who  suffer,  and  hasten  the  coming  of  Thy  kingdom  of 
justice  and  truth;  Ihrough  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Blessed  Lord,  Who  for  our  sakes  wast  content  to  bear 
sorrow  and  want  and  death,  grant  unto  us  such  a  mea- 
sure of  Thy  Spirit  that  we  may  follow  Thee  in  all  self- 
denial  and  tenderness  of  soul.  Help  us,  by  Thy  great 
love,  to  succour  the  afflicted,  to  relieve  the  needy  and 
destitute,  to  comfort  the  feeble  minded,  to  share  the 
burdens  of  the  heavy-laden,  and  ever  to  see  Thee  in  all 
that  are  poor  and  desolate;  Who  art,  with  the  Fatl'Cr 
and  the  Holy  Spirit,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

[Note.  Other  prayers  for  the  Suffering  and 
the  Departed  are  to  be  fotmd  in  this  book,  pages 
40,  48.] 


15 

O  Lord  our  God,  Who  alone  makest  us  to  dwell  in 
safety;  Refresh  with  quiet  sleep  this  night  those  who 
are  wearied  with  the  labors  of  the  day ;  and  mercifully 
protect  from  harm  all  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee ;  that 
lying  down  in  peace  to  take  our  rest,  we  may  fear  no 
evil,  but  confidently  give  ourselves  into  Thy  holy  keep^ 
ing;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  God,  Who  art  the  life  of  mortal  men,  the  light  of 
the  faithful,  the  strength  of  those  who  labor,  and  the 
repose  of  the  dead;  We  thank  Thee  for  the  timely  bless- 
ings of  the  day,  and  humbly  supplicate  they  merciful 
protection  all  this  night.  Bring  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  in 
safety  to  the  morning  hours;  through  Him  Who  died 
for  us  and  rose  again,  Thy  Son,  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.    Amen. 

Send  Thy  peace  into  my  heart,  O  Lord,  that  I  may 
be  contented  with  Thy  mercies  of  this  day,  and  con- 
fident of  Thy  protection  for  this  night,  and  having  for- 
given others  even  as  Thou  dost  forgive  me,  may  I  go 
to  my  rest  in  tranquility  and  trust ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Forgive  me,  most  gracious  Lord  and  Father,  if  this 
day  I  have  done  or  said  anything  to  increase  the  pain 
of  the  world.  Pardon  the  unkind  word,  the  impatient 
gesture,  the  hard  and  selfish  deed,  the  failure  to  show 


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sympathy  and  kindly  help  where  I  have  had  the  oppor- 
tunity but  missed  it;  and  enable  me  so  to  Hve  that  I 
may  daily  do  something  to  lessen  tlie  tide  of  human 
sorrow,  and  add  to  the  sum  of  human  happiness; 
through  Him  Who  died  for  us  and  rose  again.  Thy  Son, 
our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

O  Merciful  Father,  to  Whose  house  of  many  man- 
sions Thy  child  shall  one  day  approach  alone,  by  lying 
down  to  sleep;  let  Thy  gentle  renewing  hands  be  upon 
me,  and  Thy  loving  eyes  behold  me,  as  I  go  to  sleep 
this  night.  Thou  Who  givest  Thy  beloved  sleep,  grant 
that  I  may  rest  at  peace  with  Thee,  and  with  all  Thy 
creatures.  Renew  my  body,  and  cleanse  my  heart  and 
soul,  by  Thy  creative  power,  and  grant  that  the  morn- 
ing light  may  make  me  rejoice  alike  in  rendering  new 
service  to  Thee,  and  in  being  one  day  nearer  to  the 
vision  of  Thy  face ;  for  His  sake  Who  died  for  us,  and 
rose  again,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

With  the  night  shadows.  Lord,  our  hearts  return  to 
Thee.  We  have  walked  through  unseen  dangers,  and 
Thou  hast  preserved  us.  We  have  been  tempted,  and 
Thou  hast  shown  us  the  way  of  escape. 

Pardon  us  in  Thy  loving  kindness,  for  the  sake  of 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  that  we  have  sinned  against 
Thee  both  by  transgression  and  neglect,  and  help  us 
with  sincere  repentance  to  forsake  our  sin. 

We  bring  our  fears  and  perplexities,  our  doubts,  and 


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cares,  to  leave  them  at  Thy  mercy  seat.  Grant  us  to 
rest  this  night  with  quiet  hearts  through  faith  in  Thine 
abiding  care. 

Remember  all  who  are  in  need.  Quicken  Thy  Church 
with  divine  life.  Have  all  our  dear  ones  in  Thy  holy 
keeping,  and  grant  th.em  gifts  according  to  Thy  love. 
And  may  the  quiet  of  the  evening  and  the  sleep  of  the 
night  bring  strength,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Abide  with  us  good  Lord,  this  night  and  for  ever. 
May  we  lay  us  down  with  all  trust  in  Thy  ,goodness 
and  in  perfect  charity  with  all  men,  and  be  raised  up 
again  to  praise  Thee  for  all  Thy  mercies  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Save  us,  O  Lord,  waking,  Guard  us  sleeping;  that 
awake  we  may  watch  with  Christ,  and  asleep  we  may 
rest  in  peace.    Amen. 

The  Lord  Almighty  grant  us  a  quiet  night  and  a 
perfect  end.    Amen. 


The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  love  of 
God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghosi,  be  with  us 
all  evermore.    Amen. 


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The  Lord  bless  us,  and  keep  us.  The  Lord  make  His 
face  to  shine  upon  us,  and  be  gracious  unto  us.  The 
Lord  hft  up  His  countenance  upon  us,  and  give  us 
peace,  both  now  and  everniore.    Amen. 

The  God  of  peace,  who  brought  again  from  the  dead 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
through  the  blood  of  the  everlasting  covenant ;  Make  us 
perfect  in  every  good  work  to  do  His  will,  working  in 
us  that  which  is  well  pleasing  in  His  sight;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  to  Whom  be  glory  for  ever  and  ever. 
Amen. 

O  God,  Who  art  near  us  always,  we  would  thank  Thee 
for  all  the  good  gifts  with  which  Thou  hast  filled  our 
lives;  for  blessings  all  about  our  path,  for  love  that 
makes  life  beautiful,  for  all  thoughts  that  uplift  and 
gladden  us,  for  disappointment  and  failure  which  hum- 
ble us,  for  pain  and  distress  which  teach  us  our  need. 
but  most  of  all  for  our  hope  in  Thee,  and  the  fulness  of 
joy  which  Thy  presence  brings. 

Let  us  never  doubt  that  having  led  us  thus  far.  Thou 
wilt  lead  us  to  the  end,  and  that  Thou  hast  in  store  for 
us  that  perfect  gladness  of  which  we  see  some  glimpses 
here.  We  all  wish  to  serve  Thee;  show  to  each  of  us 
how  we  shall  do  it  best.  Look  upon  all  of  us  who 
kneel  here  this  day;  use  us  as  Thou  wilt.  Let  us  have 
no  lower  aim,  let  none  of  us  measure  ourselves  by 
others,  or  by  any  narrow  and  common  standard  of 


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good,  but  let  our  lives  be  beautiful  on  all  sides  and  full 
of  this  desire  to  be  perfect  as  Thou  art  perfect. 

We  ask,  knowing  how  poor  and  weak  we  are,  for  the 
sake  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  God,  Heavenly  Father,  Whose  gift  is  length  of 
days,  help  us  to  make  the  noblest  use  of  mmd  and  body 
in  our  advancing  years.  According  to  our  strength  ap- 
portion Thou  our  work.  As  Thou  hast  pardoned  our 
transgressions,  sift  the  in-gatherings  of  our  memory, 
that  evil  may  grow  dim  and  good  may  shine  forth 
clearly. 

We  bless  Thee  for  Thy  gifts,  and  especially  for  Thy 
presence  and  the  love  of  friends  in  heaven  and  earth. 
Grant  us  new  ties  of  friendship,  new  opportunities  of 
service,  joy  in  the  growth  and  happiness  of  children, 
sympathy  with  those  who  bear  the  burdens  of  the 
world,  clear  thought  and  quiet  faith. 

Teach  us  to  bear  infirmities  with  cheerful  patience. 
Keep  us  from  narrow  pride  in  outgrown  ways,  blind 
eyes  that  will  not  see  the  good  of  change,  impatient 
judgments  of  the  methods  and  experiments  of  others. 
Let  Thy  peace  rule  our  spirits  through  all  the  trial  of 
our  waning  powers.  Take  from  us  all  fear  of  death 
all  despair  or  undue  love  of  life,  that  with  glad  hearts 
at  rest  in  Thee  we  may  await  Thy  will  concerning  us; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

May  my  whole  life,  O  God,  be  one  thanksgiving  unto 
Thee,  for  all  which  Thou  hast  given  and  for  all  which 


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Thou  hast  forgiven ;  for  Thy  hidden  blessings  and  for 
tliose  which  in  my  neghgence  I  have  passed  over ;  for 
ever>^  gift  of  nature  or  of  grace;  for  my  power  of  lov- 
ing ;  for  all  which  Thou  hast  yet  in  store  for  me ;  for 
everything,  whether  joy  or  sorrow,  whereby  thou  art 
drawing  me  to  thyself.     Amen. 

3F0r  WxBxaxx 

Bless  us,  O  God,  with  the  vision  of  Thy  being  and 
beauty,  that  in  the  strength  of  it  we  may  work  without 
haste  and  without  rest ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Master  of  Men,  help  us,  as  long  as  we  live,  to  live 
nobly,  to  Thy  praise  and  the  good  cheer  of  our  fellow 
men;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Lord,  we  pray  Thee  that  Thou  wilt  open  our  eyes  to 
behold  the  heaven  that  lies  about  us,  wherein  they  walk 
who,  being  born  to  the  new  life,  serve  Thee  with  the 
clearer  vision  and  the  greater  joy;  through  Jesus  Christ 
cur  Saviour.    Amen. 

O  God,  open  the  eyes  of  our  hearts  that  we  may  see 
.  the  wonderful  things  out  of  Thy  law;  through  Jesus 
r  >  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

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f       O  God,  our  Great  Companion,  lead  us  ever  more 
deeply  into  the  knowledge  of  Thy  life  and  ours,  and 


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make  us  interpreters  of  life  to  our  fellows,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  God,  who  alone  canst  uphold  the  mJnds  of  men, 
without  Whose  beauty  and  goodness  our  souls  are  un- 
fed, without  whose  truth  our  reasons  wither  and  die, 
we  consecrate  our  lives  to  Thy  will.  Give  us  such  pur- 
ity of  heart,  such  depth  of  faiih,  such  steadfastness  of 
purpose,  that  in  Thy  good  time,  we  may  come  to  think 
Thine  own  thoughts  after  Thee ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

Maker  and  lover  of  beauty,  we  adore  Thee  for  the 
splendor  of  the  universe.  Help  us  to  use  its  wonders 
and  its  lovliness  as  an  open  dcor  through  which  we  shall 
enter  into  the  imperishable  beauty  of  Thy  kingdom; 
through  Him  on  whose  face  the  full  beauty  of  Thy  be- 
ing shone,  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour.    Amen. 

Open  mine  eyes,  O  Lord,  to  see  Thy  beauty,  and  see- 
ing it  to  love  it,  and  loving  it  to  follow  it,  that  so  I  may 
came  at  last  to  Thy  heavenly  kingdom,, to  see  Thee  face 
to  face  in  Thy  beauty,  O  King  of  kings ;  Who  with  the 
Father  and  the  Holy  Spirit  art  one  God,  world  without 
end.    Amen. 

O  God,  sole  master  of  the  hearts  of  men,  help  us  to 
think  and  work  as  men  who  walk  in  the  light  of  the 
life  lived  in  our  midst  and  for  our  salvation  by  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord. 


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O  God,  Who  alone  canst  master  the  hearts  of  men, 
give  us  the  open  vision  of  Thy  being  and  purpose  and 
so  draw  all  our  strength  into  Thy  service,  througii 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

O  God,  by  Whom  the  meek  are  guided  in  judgment, 
and  light  riseth  up  in  darkness  for  the  godly ;  Grant  us. 
in  all  our  doubts  and  uncertainties,  the  grace  to  ask 
what  Thou  wouldst  have  us  to  do;  that  the  spirit  of 
wisdom  may  save  us  from  all  false  choices,  and  that  in 
Thy  light  we  may  see  light,  and  in  Thy  straight  path 
may  not  stumble;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
-f\men. 

Almighty  God,  in  Whom  is  no  darkness ;  Grant  unto 
us  Thy  light  that  we  may  know  Thy  will,  and  by  keep- 
ing it  increase  our  light.  Where  there  must  need  be 
darkness,  grant  to  us  that  what  we  cannot  see  we  may 
be  content  to  trust  Thee  for ;  that  in  all  our  ways,  being 
guided  and  guarded  by  Thee,  we  may  be  kept  from  fal- 
ling, and  pass  at  last  through  the  gate  of  Death  into 
the  life  eternal,  through  Thy  mercy  in  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

Heavenly  Father,  in  Whom  is  no  darkness  at  all. 
nor  any  shadow  that  is  cast  by  turning,  forgive  our 
feverish  ways, — our  anxietieS;  our  fears,  our  uncertain- 
ties. We  are  like  children  walking  willfully  and  blind- 
ly in  darkness  while  the  world  without  is  ablaze  with 
light.     Open  our  eyes  that  w^e  may  see  Thee;  and  our 


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minds  that  we  may  understand  and  know  Thee.  Help 
us  to  make  the  great  adventure  of  faith,  and  discover 
the  secret  of  peace,  in  finding  Thee,  Thou  great  Com- 
panion of  our  souls.    Amen. 

O  Jesus,  our  Master,  do  Thou  meet  us  while  we  walk 
in  the  way,  and  long  to  reach  Thy  country,  so  that  fol- 
lowing Thy  light  we  may  keep  the  way  of  righteousness, 
and  never  wander  away  into  the  darkness  of  this 
world's  night,  while  Thou  Who  art  the  Way,  the  Truth, 
and  the  Life,  art  shining  within  us.    Amen. 

O  God,  the  Protector  of  all  that  trust  in  Thee,  with- 
out whom  nothing  is  strong,  nothing  is  holy ;  Increase  and 
multiply  upon  us  Thy  mercy ;  that  Thou  being  our  ruler 
and  guide,  we  may  so  pass  through  things  temporal, 
that  we  finally  lose  not  the  things  eternal.  Grant  this,  O 
heavenly  Father,  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Grant  us,  O  Lord,  in  all  our  duties  Thy  help,  in  all 
our  perplexities  Thy  counsel,  in  all  our  dangers  Thy  pro- 
tection, and  in  all  our  sorrows  Thy  peace,  for  the  salce 
of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

We  humbly  beseech  Thee,  O  Father,  mercifully  to 
look  upon  our  infirmities;  and,  for  the  glory  of  Thy 
Name,  turn  from  us  all  those  evils  that  we  most  justly 


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have  deserved;  and  g^rant,  that  in  all  our  troubles  we 
may  put  our  whole  trust  and  confidence  in  Thy  mercy, 
and  evermore  serve  Thee  in  holiness  and  pureness  of 
living,  to  Thy  honor  and  glory;  through  our  only  Medi- 
ator and  Advocate,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  dost  govern  all 
things  in  heaven  and  earth ;  Mercifully  hear  the  suppli- 
cations of  Thy  people,  and  grant  us  Thy  peace  all  the 
days  of  our  life;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

O  God,  the  Might  of  all  them  that  put  their  trust  in 
Thee ;  Grant  that  we  may  be  more  than  conquerors  over 
all  that  makes  war  upon  our  souls,  and,  in  the  end,  enter 
into  perfect  peace  in  Thy  presence ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  most  loving  Father,  Who  wiliest  us  to  give  thanks 
for  all  things,  to  dread  nothing  but  the  loss  of  Thee, 
and  to  cast  all  our  care  on  Thee  Who  carest  for  us ;  Pre- 
serve us  from  faithless  fears  and  worldly  anxieties,  and 
grant  that  no  clouds  of  this  mortal  life  may  hide  from 
us  the  light  of  that  Love  which  is  immortal,  and  which 
Thou  hast  manifested  unto  us  in  Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  Lord,  by  all  Thy  dealings  with  us,  whether  of  joy 
or  pain,  of  light  or  darkness,  let  us  be  brought  to  Thee. 
Let  us  value  no  treatment  of  Thy  grace  simply  because 
it  makes  us  happy  or  because  it  makes  us  sad,  because 


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it  gives  us  or  denies  us  what  we  want,  but  may  all  that 
Thou  sendest  us  bring  us  to  Thee,  that  knowing  Thy 
perfectness,  we  may  be  sure  in  every  disappointment 
that  Thou  art  still  loving  us,  and  in  every  darkness  that 
Thou  art  still  enlightening  us,  and  in  every  enforced 
idleness  that  Thou  art  still  using  us,  yea,  in  every  death 
that  Thou  art  giving  us  life,  as  in  His  death  Thou  didst 
give  life  to  Thy  Son,  oiu*  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 


Grant  unto  us.  Almighty  God,  that  when  our  vision 
fails,  and  our  understanding  is  darkened;  when  the 
ways  of  life  seem  hard,  and  the  brightness  of  life  is 
gone,  the  wisdom  that  deepens  faith  when  the  sight  is 
dim,  and  enlarges  trust  when  the  understanding  is 
is  not  clear.  And  whenever  Thy  ways  in  nature 
or  in  the  soul  are  hard  to  be  understood,  then 
may  our  quiet  confidence,  our  patient  trust,  our  lovhig 
faith  in  Thee  be  great;  and  as  children  knowing  that 
they  are  loved,  cared  for,  guarded,  kept,  may  we  with 
a  quiet  mind  at  all  times,  put  our  trust  in  Thee.  So 
may  we  face  life  without  fear,  and  death  without  faint- 
ing. And,  whatsoever  may  be  in  the  life  to  come  give 
us  confident  hope  that  whatsoever  is  best  for  us  both 
here  and  here  after  is  Thy  good  pleasure,  and  will  be 
Thy  law ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


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Almighty  God,  unto  Whom  all  hearts  are  open,  all  de- 
sires known,  and  from  Whom  no  secrets  are  hid; 
Cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our  hearts  by  the  inspiration 
of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  perfectly  love  Thee, 
and  worthily  magnify  Thy  holy  Name;  through  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

Grant  to  us.  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  spirit  to  think 

and  do  always  such  things  as  are  right;  that  we,  who 

I       cannot  do  any  thing  that  is  good  without  Thee,  may  by 

I      Thee  be  enabled  to  live  according  to  Thy  will ;  through 

Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee  mercifully  to  receive  the 
prayers  of  Thy  people  who  call  upon  Thee,  and  grant 
that  they  may  both  perceive  and  know  what  things  they 
ought  to  do,  and  also  may  have  grace  and  power  faith- 
fully to  fulfil  the  same;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

O  Lord,  from  Whom  all  good  things  do  come ;  Grant 
to  us  Thy  humble  servants,  that  by  Thy  holy  inspiration 
we  may  think  those  things  that  are  good,  and  by  Thy 
merciful  guiding  may  perform  the  same;  through  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

Thine  is  the  day,  O  Lord,  and  Thine  the  night ;  Grant 
that  the  sun  of  righteousness  may  abide  in  our  hearts, 


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to  drive  away  the  darkness  of  evil  thoughts;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  merciful  Lord,  to  Thy  faith- 
ful people  pardon  and  peace,  that  they  may  be  cleansed 
from  all  their  sins,  and  serve  Thee  with  a  quiet  mind; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Almighty  God,  Who  seest  that  we  have  no  power  of 
ourselves  to  help  ourselves ;  Keep  us  both  outwardly  in 
our  bodies,  and  inwardly  in  our  souls ;  that  we  may  be 
defended  from  all  adversities  which  may  happen  to  the 
body,  and  from  all  evil  thoughts  which  may  assault  and 
hurt  the  soul;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.   Amen. 

O  God,  glorify  us  by  letting  us  do  Thy  work,  and, 
when  it  is  done,  bless  us  with  Thy  peace,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord. 

O  God,  help  us  so  to  think  and  so  to  live,  that 
through  our  life  and  mind  Thy  being  and  purpose  mav 
be  revealed  to  our  fellows  with  convincing  clearness 
and  commanding  beauty,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord. 

Master  of  Men,  Thou  hast  given  us  a  work  to  da 
Give  us  strength  to  do  it  with  gladness  and  singleness 
of  heart.  And  when  it  is  done,  grant  us  a  place  in  Thy 
Kingdom  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 


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O  God,  Thou  hast  put  into  our  hearts  the  desire  to  do 
perfect  work  in  Thy  name.  Bring  us,  in  Thy  good 
time,  to  our  heart's  desire;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord. 

3ff0r  A  3(0gful  Sfltgtott 

Almighty  God,  at  Whose  right  hand  are  pleasures  for 
evermore;  We  pray  Thee  to  make  our  religion  one  of 
joy  and  brightness.  Dispel  from  our  minds  all  doubt, 
gloom  and  depression,  and  may  we  rejoice  because  we 
are  Thy  redeemed  and  forgiven  children.  Grant  that 
day  by  day  our  lips  may  be  singing  Thy  praises,  and 
our  hearts  be  gladdened  in  holy  anticipation  of  the  life 
that  knows  no  ending;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

O  God,  Inspirer  of  the  world's  joys.  Bearer  of  the 
world's  pain;  Make  us  glad  that  we  are  men,  and  that 
we  have  inherited  the  World's  burdens.  Deliver  us 
from  the  luxury  of  cheap  melancholy;  and  at  the  heart 
of  all  our  trouble  and  sorrow,  let  unconquerable  glad- 
ness dwell;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

3F0r  (Enura^p 

O  God,  M^hose  blessed  Son  was  tempted  in  all  things 
like  as  we  are,  have  mercy  upon  our  frailty.  Out  of 
weakness  give  us  strength.  Embolden  us  in  the  time  of 
danger.  Help  us  to  do  Thy  work  with  good  courage, 
and  to  continue  Thy  faithful  Soldiers  and  servants  unto 
our  life's  end;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


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O  Ever-blessed  Father,  Who  dost  keep  Thy  faithful  in 
one  holy  fellowship ;  Grant,  we  pray  Thee,  to  us  Thy  ser- 
vants the  support  of  Thine  everlasting  love.  Assist  us 
in  the  great  tight  against  sin,  and  keep  us  safe  amidst 
the  dangers  and  temptations  of  this  mortal  life.  Grant 
that  we  may  never  faint  or  fail  through  weariness  of 
spirit ;  but  so  strengthen  us  through  Thine  eternal  povv^er 
that  we,  persevering  in  all  good  works,  may  finally  re- 
ceive the  crown  of  everlasting  glory,  through  the  merits 
of  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  God,  Who  dost  promise  a  crown  of  life  to  them 
that  love  Thee,  give  us  grace  to  love  Thee  for  what 
Thou  art  more  than  for  all  which  Thou  bestowest;  and 
so  loving  Thee,  to  endure  temptation  and  finish  our 
course  with  joy;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

3ff0r  (§ut^t  (Entifibfttrf 

O  God  of  peace,  Who  hast  taught  us  that  in  return- 
ing and  rest  we  shall  be  saved,  that  in  quietness  and  in 
confidence  shall  be  our  strength ;  By  the  might  of  Thy 
spirit  lift  us,  we  pray  Thee,  to  Thy  presence,  where  we 
may  be  still  and  know  that  Thou  art  God;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

3F0r  Purilg 

O  Eternal  God,  Who  hast  taught  us  by  Thy  Holy 
Word  that  our  bodies  are  temples  of  Thy  Spirit ;  Keep 


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us,  we  most  humbly  beseech  Thee,  temperate  and  holy 
in  thought,  word  and  deed;  that  we,  with  all  the  pure 
in  heart,  may  see  Thee,  and  be  made  like  unto  Thee  in 
Thy  heavenly  Kingdom;  through  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

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Pardon,  O  Lord,  I  beseech  Thee,  my  misuse  of  Thy 
most  gracious  gift  of  speech;  set  a  watch  upon  the 
door  of  my  lips,  that  I  offend  not  with  my  tongue; 
that  being  careful  to  confess  my  own  faults  with  peni- 
tence and  not  to  publish  my  neighbor's  failings  with 
malice  or  derision,  I  may  ever  speak  words  of  love 
and  goodness ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Jffnr  MttkmBB 

O  Almighty  Judge  of  men  and  angels,  who  art  gra- 
cious and  merciful,  slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  kind- 
ness ;  Give  to  us,  Thy  servants,  a  meek  and  gentle  spirit, 
that  we  also  may  be  slow  to  wrath,  and  ready  to  show 
mercy  and  to  forgive.  Give  us  wise  and  patient  hearts, 
that  we  may  not  be  irritated  and  disturbed  by  every  irri- 
tating accident.  Deliver  us  from  a  peevish  and  con- 
tentious spirit.  Give  us  that  Christian  charity  which  is 
not  easily  provoked ;  that  we  may  follow  peace  with  all 
men,  bearing  with  the  infirmities  of  one  another,  and  for- 
giving one  another's  offences,  as  we  desire  to  be  for- 
given of  Thee ;  through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our 
Saviour,  to  Whom,  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  be 
all  honour  and  glory,  now  and  for  ever.    Amen. 


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O  God,  the  God  of  all  goodness  and  of  all  grace,  Who 
art  v/orthy  of  a  greater  love  than  we  can  either  give  or 
understand;  Fill  our  hearts,  we  bessech  Thee,  with 
such  love  towards  Thee,  that  nothing  may  seem  too  hard 
for  us  to  do  or  to  suffer  in  obedience  to  Thy  will.  And 
grant  that  thus  loving  Thee,  we  may  become  daily  more 
like  unto  Thee,  and  finally  obtain  the  crown  of  everlast- 
ing life ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  God,  Who  hast  prepared  for  those  who  love  Thee 
such  good  things  as  pass  man's  understanding;  Pour 
into  our  hearts  such  love  toward  Thee,  that  we,  loving 
Thee  above  all  things  may  obtain  Thy  promises,  which 
exceed  all  that  we  can  desire ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

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O  God,  Who  hast  taught  us  to  keep  all  Thy  heavenly 
out  charity  are  nothing  worth;  Send  Thy  Holy  Ghost, 
and  pour  into  our  hearts  that  most  excellent  gift  of 
charity,  the  very  bond  of  peace  and  of  all  virtues,  with- 
out which  whosoever  liveth  is  counted  dead  before 
thee.  Grant  this  for  thine  only  Son  Jesus  Christ's  sake. 
Amen. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  Father,  Who  hast  given 
us  a  new  commandment  that  we  should  love  one  an- 
other ;  Give  us  also  grace  that  we  may  fulfil  it.     Make 


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us  gentle,  courteous,  and  forbearing.  Direct  our  lives, 
so  that  we  may  look  each  to  the  good  of  others  in  word 
and  deed.  And  hallow  all  our  friendships  by  the  bless- 
ings of  Thy  Spirit,  for  His  sake,  Who  loved  us  and  gave 
himself  for  us,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  God,  AVho  hast  taught  us  to  keep  all  Thy  heavenly 
commandments  by  loving  Thee  and  our  neighbor ;  Grant 
us  the  spirit  of  peace  and  grace ;  that  we  may  be  both  de- 
voted to  Thee  with  our  whole  heart,  and  united  to  each 
other  with  a  pure  will ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

O  God,  grant  to  us  so  to  love  Thee  with  all  our  heart, 
with  all  our  mind,  and  all  our  soul,  and  our  neighbor 
for  Thy  sake;  that  the  grace  of  charity  and  brotherly 
love  may  dwell  in  us,  and  all  envy,  harshness,  and  ill- 
will  may  die  in  us ;  and  fill  our  hearts  with  feelings  of 
love,  kindness  and  compassion,  so  that,  by  constantly 
rejoicing  in  the  happiness  and  good  success  of  others, 
by  sympathizing  with  them  in  their  sorrows,  and  put- 
ting away  all  harsh  judgments  and  envious  thoughts, 
we  may  follow  Thee,  Who  art  Thyself  the  true  and  per- 
fect Love;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  absolve  Thy  people  from 
their  offences ;  that  through  Thy  bountiful  goodness  we 
may  all  be  delivered  from  the    bands    of    those    sins, 


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which  by  our  frailty  we  have  committed,  especially 
*  *  *  *  .  Grant  this,  O  heavenly  Father,  for  Jesus 
Clirist's  sake,  our  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour.    Amen. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  hatest  nothing 
that  Thou  hast  made,  and  dost  forgive  the  sins  of  all 
those  who  are  penitent ;  Create  and  make  in  us  new  and 
contrite  hearts,  that  we,  worthily  lamenting  our  sins 
and  acknowledging  our  wretchedness,  may  obtain  of 
Thee,  the  God  of  all  mercy,  perfect  remission  and  for- 
giveness ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

^tottgtlimti^  tl|?  Will 

O  Almighty  God,  Who  alone  canst  order  the  unruly 
wills  and  affections  of  sinful  men ;  Grant  unto  Thy  peo- 
ple, that  they  may  love  the  thing  which  Thou  cammand- 
est,  and  desire  that  which  Thou  dost  promise;  that 
so,  among  the  sundry  and  manifold  changes  of 
the  world,  our  hearts  may  surely  there  be  fixed,  where 
true  joys  are  to  be  found;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

Stir  up,  we  besseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  wills  of  Thy 
faithful  people;  that  they,  plenteously  bringing  forth  the 
fruit  of  good  works,  may  by  Thee  be  plenteously  re- 
warded ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  God,  our  Heavenly  Father ,  Give  us  such  a  measure 
of  Thy  grace  that  forgetting  those  things  which  are  be- 


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hind,  and  reaching  forth  unto  those  things  which  are 
before,  we  may  press  toward  the  mark  for  the  prize  of 
tne  high  calling  of  God  in  Christ  Jesus,  to  Whom  with 
Ihee  and  the  Holy  Ghost  be  honour  and  glory,  world 
without  end.    Amen. 

O  God,  Maker  and  Master  of  all,  give  us  or  take  from 
us  whatever  else  shall  please  Thee,  but  give  us  a  will 
hke  Thine  own,  that  wearies  not  and  wastes  not,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

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O  God,  Who  has  vouchsafed  to  mankind  physical 
remedies  that  heal  the  body  and  spiritual  remedies  that 
heal  the  soul;  Grant  to  Thy  servant,  for  whom  our 
prayers  are  desired,  such  gifts  of  Thy  power  that  not 
only  in  his  body,  but  also  in  kis  soul,  he  may  experience 
Thy  healing;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  canst  banish  all 
affliction  both  of  soul  and  (^f  body;  Show  forth  the 
power  of  Thine  aid  upon  those;  who  are  sick,  that  by  the 
help  of  Thy  mercy  they  may  be  restored  to  serve  Thee 
afresh  in  holiness  of  living;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

Almighty  God,  Who  art  the  only  source  of  health  and 
healing,  of  power  and  peace;  Grant  to  us.  Thy  child- 
ren, such  a  consciousness  of  Thy  indwelling  presence  as 


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may  give  us  utter  confidence  in  Thee.  In  all  pain  and 
weariness  and  anxiety  may  we  throw  ourselves  upon 
Thy  besetting  care,  that  knowing  ourselves  fenced  about 
by  Thy  loving  Omnipotence,  we  may  permit  Thee  to  give 
us  health  and  strength  and  peace  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  God,  our  refuge  and  strength,  Who  art  a  very  pres- 
ent help  in  trouble,  we  know  that  Thou  wilt  look  gra- 
ciously upon  this  Thy  servant,  and  send  him  patience 
and  comfort  in  this  lime  of  his  great  distress;  and  that 
Thou  wilt  strengthen  him  with  the  consolations  of  Thy 
Holy  Spirit,  and  wilt  enable  him  to  rise  above  all  pain 
and  weakness ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  Lord,  Holy  Father,  Almighty  Eternal  God,  Who  re- 
garding the  frailty  of  our  nature  dost  strengthen  it  with 
the  gift  of  Thy  grace,  so  that  by  the  saving  remedies  of 
thy  loving  kindness  our  souls  and  bodies  are  renewed; 
Mercifully  regard  this  Thy  servant,  that,  every  cause  of 
sickness  being  removed  from  his  body,  he  may  be  re- 
stored to  soundness  of  health ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

O  Almighty  God,  Who  art  the  giver  of  all  health,  and 
the  strength  of  them  that  seek  Thy  aid;  We  pray  that 
Thy  help  and  goodness  may  mercifully  be  vouchsafed 
unto  this  Thy  servant,  that  he  being  healed  of  his  in- 
firmities, may  give  thanks  unto  Thee  in  Thy  Holy 
Church ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


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O  God,  Whose  dear  Son  Jesus  Christ  did  heal  many 
children  who  were  sick,  send  Thy  help  to  this  child. 
Make  him  like  Jesus,  so  that  he  will  obey  those  who 
care  for  him.  Help  him  to  be  quiet,  and  patient,  and 
cheerful.  Quickly  take  away  his  pain  and  make  him 
well  again ;  that  all  his  life  he  may  glorify  Thee ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Who  didst  show  Thy  love  by  re- 
storing to  health  the  little  ones  who  were  brought  unto 
Thee;  Give  Thy  blessing,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  the  means 
now  used  for  the  healing  of  this  Thy  child;  that  he  may 
be  restored  to  health  and  strength ;  and  spared  to  a  life 
of  usefulness;  Who  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy 
Ghost  dost  live  and  reign,  one  God  world  without  end 
Amen. 

O  Almighty  God  and  merciful  Father,  look  down 
from  heaven,  we  humbly  beseech  Thee,  upon  the  sick 
child  for  whom  our  prayers  are  desired.  Visit  him  O 
Lord,  with  thy  salvation,  deliver  him  from  his  bodily 
pain  and  restore  him  to  hij  former  health,  that  he  may 
live  to  Thee  and  Thy  glory;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen, 

3F0r  ®tt?  in  (Sr^al  Patn 

Gracious  Father,  Whose  dear  Son  bore  for  us  un- 
speakable agonies,  being  scourged,  and  crowned  with 


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tJiorns,  and  nailed  to  the  cross ;  Have  mercy  on  Thy  ser- 
vant N  *  *  *  who  is  now  in  great  suffering,  and  grant 
him  grace  to  fix  his  eyes  upon  the  cross,  and  to  find 
strength  there  to  copy  the  example  of  Him  Who  for  the 
joy  that  was  set  before  Him  endured  the  cross;  that, 
having  fellowship  with  his  divine  Master  in  suffering, 
he  may  follow  Him  to  His  eternal  glory ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Merciful  Father,  we  pray  Thee  to  deliver  Thy  sick  ser- 
vant N  *  *  *  from  all  impatience  and  repining,  from 
dejection  of  spirit  and  distrust  of  Thy  mercies,  from  t:ie 
fear  of  death,  and  from  such  extremity  of  sickness,  an- 
guish, or  agony,  as  may  in  any  way  withdraw  his  mind 
from  Thee ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Almighty  and  immortal  God,  Giver  of  life  and  health ; 
We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  our  prayer  for  Thy  servant  N., 
for  whom  we  implore  Thy  Mercy ;  that  by  Thy  blessing 
upon  him  and  upon  those  who  minister  to  him  of  Tiiy 
healing  gifts,  it  may  please  Thee  to  restore  to  him 
health  of  body  and  of  mind,  that  he  may  give  thanks  to 
Thee  in  Thy  holy  Church;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

O  blessed  Saviour,  Who  knowest  how  mortal  man  in 
his  weakness  shrinks  from  bodily  discomfort  and  dis- 
tress; Extend,  we  pray  Thee,  Thy  loving  kindness  and 
tender  mercy  to  Thy  servant  N  *  *  *  and  grant  him  pa- 
tience   and    hope.      Thou    canst    relieve    his    suffer- 


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ings;  Thou  canst  bestow  strength  when  he  is  weak, 
courage  when  he  desponds,  and  quietude  instead  of  rest- 
lessness. Grant  him  Thy  peace,  Thy  help,  Thy  pardon, 
and  if  Thou  wilt,  perfect  soundness  of  health.  But  what- 
ever trials  or  sufferings  he  may  be  called  to  bear,  grant 
him  a  quiet  mind  through  faith  in  Thee,  the  assurance  of 
an  holy  hope,  the  comfort  of  Thy  presence  with  him,  and 
bring  him  at  last  to  the  land  of  unclouded  light  and  joy; 
for  Thy  blessed  Name's  sake.    Amen. 

Hear  us,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  and  in  our  tribula- 
tions pity  us ;  Grant  unto  us  spiritual  gladness,  and  give 
us  everlasting  peace;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

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O  God,  our  Refuge  in  pain,  our  Strength  in  weakness, 
our  Help  in  trouble,  our  Solace  in  tears,  we  come  to 
Thee  in  our  hour  of  need,  beseeching  Thee  to  have  mercy 
upon  this  Thine  afflicted  servant.  O  loving  Father,  re- 
lieve his  pain.  Yet  if  he  needs  must  suffer,  strengthen 
him,  that  he  may  bear  his  sufferings  with  holy  submis- 
sion, and  as  his  day  is,  so  may  his  strength  be.  Let  not 
his  heart  be  troubled,  but  shed  down  upon  him  the  peace 
which  passeth  understanding.  Though  now  for  a  sea- 
son, if  need  be,  he  is  in  heaviness  through  his  manifold 
trials,  yet  comfort  him,  O  Lord,  in  all  his  sorrows,  and 
let  his  mourning  be  turned  into  joy,  and  his  sickness  in- 
to health ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  only  Lord  and  Sav- 
iour.   Amen. 


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We  beseech  Thee,  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  to  fill  the  heart 
of  Thy  servant  with  utter  trust  in  Thee,  that  he  may- 
have  faith  to  say,  "Though  I  am  sometimes  afraid,  yet 
put  I  my  trust  in  Thee."  May  he  fell  underneath  him  the 
everlasting  arms,  and  rest  in  them.  Ey  those  wounds 
and  bruises  which  Thou  bearedst  for  us,  look  graciously 
upon  the  suffering  body  of  this  Thy  servant  and  bless 
the  means  em.ployed  for  his  cure,  and  grant  that  he  may 
so  patiently  endure  all  his  sufferings  that  the  wounding 
of  his  body  may  be  for  the  health  of  his  body  and  the 
salvation  of  his  soul.    For  Thy  name's  sake.    Amen. 

SHiattkagtmttg  fnr  X\\t  S^rnn^rg  of  A  g>trk  Qllitib 

Blessed  be  Thy  Name,  O  Father  of  mercies,  that  Thou 
hast  heard  us  concerning  this  child  and  raised  him  up 
for  Thy  service  and  our  comfort.  Fill  his  heart  with 
grace  as  Thou  hast  filled  ours  with  joy.  Let  wisdom  and 
goodness  grow  up  with  hiyyi,  and  make  him  willing  and 
careful  to  honour  and  obey  Thee ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

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O  God,  Whose  mercies  are  without  number,  and  the 
treasure  of  Whose  goodness  is  infinite;  We  give  Thee 
hearty  thanks  for  the  blessings  which  Thou  hast  bestow- 
ed upon  Thy  servant ;  and  we  humbly  beseech  Thee  that, 
as  Thou  hast  granted  that  for  which  we  prayed,  so  Thou 
wouldest  continue  Thy  goodness  toward  him,  and  pre- 


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pare  him  by  Thy  blessings  in  this  Ufe  for  the  enjoyment 
of  eternal  happiness  in  the  life  to  come ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Almighty  God,  Whose  most  dear  Son  went  not  up  to 
joy,  but  first  He  suffered  pain,  and  entered  not  into  glory 
before  He  was  crucitied;  Mercifully  grant  unto  Thy  ser- 
vant, for  whom  our  prayers  arc  desired,  that  walking  in 
the  way  of  the  Cross,  he  may  find  it  none  other  than  the 
way  of  life  and  peace;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we,  who 
in  our  tribulation  are  yet  of  good  cheer  because  of  Thy 
loving  kindness,  may  find  Thee  mighty  to  save  from  all 
dangers;  through  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

Almighty  God,  Who  hast  given  such  grace  to  Thy 
Saints  that  they  have  counted  pain  and  suffering  even 
unto  death  to  be  an  high  honor  and  a  great  glory ;  Grant 
us  to  take  and  esteem  all  troubles  and  adversities  which 
shall  come  to  us  as  opportunities  profitable  for  us  to- 
ward the  obtaining  of  everlasting  life;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Comfort  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  gracious  God,  whenso- 
ever we  are  cast  down  and  faint  of  heart  amidst  the 
sorrows  and  difficulties  of  the  world.    And  grant  that  by 


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th.e  energy  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit  we  may  be  enabled  to  go 
on  our  way  rejoicing,  and  may  at  length  appear  before 
Thee  in  the  city  where  the  vision  of  Thy  peace  is  mani- 
fested; through  Thy  Son,  our  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ, 
Amen. 

Eternal  and  unchangeable  God,  in  Whom  alone  \ve 
find  rest  from  our  weariness  and  comfort  for  our  sor- 
row, and  from  Whom  alone  cometh  all  true  joy;  Keep 
our  hearts,  we  beseech  Thee,  ever  fixed  on  Thee  through 
life  and  death,  waiting  patiently  for  that  glorious  day 
when  we  shall  rejoice  in  the  fullness  of  Thy  love  for 
evermore;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Most  merciful  God,  the  Helper  of  all  men;  So 
strengthen  us  by  Thy  power,  that  our  sorrow  may  be 
turned  into  joy,  and  we  may  continually  glorify  Thy 
Holy  Name ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

Strengthen  us,  O  God,  by  the  grace  of  Thy  Holy 
Spirit.  Grant  us  to  be  strengthened  with  might  in  the 
inner  man,  and  to  empty  our  hearts  of  all  useless  care 
snd  anguish.  O  Lord,  give  us  heavenly  wisdom,  that 
we  may  learn  above  all  things  to  seek  and  to  find  Thee, 
above  all  things  to  love  Thee,  and  to  think  of  all  other 
things  as  being,  what  indeed  they  are,  at  the  disposal  of 
Thy  wisdom ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  Lord,  support  us  all  the  day  long  of  this  troublous 
life,  until  the  shadows  lengthen  and  the  evening  comes, 
and  the  busy  world  is  hushed,  and  the  fever  of  life  is 


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over,  and  our  work  is  done.  Then  of  Thy  great  mercy 
grant  us  a  safe  lodging,  and  a  holy  rest,  and  peace  at 
the  last;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  God,  gracious  and  merciful,  full  of  compassion 
and  of  great  kindness,  we  beseech  Thee  of  Thy  goodness 
to  look  upon  the  poor,  the  afflicted,  the  sick,  the  un- 
happy. Comfort  them  in  all  their  troubles  with  the 
svveetness  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit;  uphold  them  with  Thy 
sure  promises;  fill  their  souls  with  knowledge  of  Thy 
love;  turn  their  sufferings  into  blessings  and  for  their 
affliction  give  them  a  far  more  exceeding  and  eternal 
weight  of  glory;  through  Thy  dear  Son,  Who  for  our 
sakes  became  poor,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  the  Comfort  of  the 
tad,  and  the  Strength  of  sufferers,  let  the  prayers  of 
those  that  cry  out  of  any  tribulation  come  unto  Thee; 
that  all  may  rejoice  to  find  that  Thy  mercy  is  present 
vv-ith  them  in  their,  afflictions ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

Have  compassion,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  upon  all 
those  whose  hearts  are  touched  with  sorrow,  whose 
spirits  are  troubled  or  cast  do.vn  within  them.  O  Lord, 
remember  those  to  whom  the  burdens  of  this  life  bring 
dimness  or  darkness  of  soul.  Send  them  help  from 
dbove,  and  have  mercy  on  all  who  suffer  in  body  or 
njind,  from  whatever  cause.  O  Lord,  have  mercy  on 
them  continually.    Amen. 


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O  most  mighty,  most  merciful  Father,  look  down 
in  Thine  infinite  pity  upon  these  bereaved  ones, 
overwhelmed  with  the  greatness  and  suddenness  of  this 
sorrow.  Help  them  to  bear  the  burden  of  this  grief. 
Help  them  to  realize  that  Thou  lovest  them.  Let  Thy 
love  shine  graciously  upon  them  in  this  dark  day.  Grant 
unto  Thy  blessing  of  resignation  and  trust  in  Thee. 
Support  and  comfort  them  with  thy  Holy  Spirit.  And 
enable  them  so  to  do  and  to  bear  Thy  holy  Will,  that 
after  all  the  changes  and  trials  of  this  mortal  life  they 
may,  in  Thy  Paradise,  be  united  again  with  loved  ones 
gone  before;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


Almighty  God,  Who  in  the  time  of  our  shadow  and 
darkness  canst  be  our  only  true  and  lasting  light;  Look 
upon  us  Thy  sad  children  with  Thy  constant  mercy,  and 
give  unto  us  the  spirit  of  understanding  promised  by 
Thy  dear  Son.  When  our  eyes  no  longer  behold  what 
we  have  loved,  and  when  we  listen  for  the  footsteps  of 
those  who  have  gone  out  of  our  sight,  and  hear  them 
not,  what  can  we  do  but  turn  to  Thee?  And  when  our 
hearts  fail  us,  and  we  sigh  for  that  which  cannot  be, 
and  no  traveller  comes  back  from  that  far  country,  and 
there  are  none  to  comfort  us,  make  us  to  trust  in  Thee. 
Then  comfort  our  souls  with  the  words  of  Thy  Son,  I 
go  to  prepare  a  place  for  you.  And  if  I  go,  I  will  come 
again,  and  receive  vou  unto  Myself ;  that  where  I  am, 
there  ye  may  be  also.  Give  us  this  comfort  of  Christ 
through  the  Spirit  of  truth,  in  Whom  grant  us  all  to 


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abide  for  evermore;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen, 

Almighty  God,  Who  hast  taught  us  that  they  who 
mourn  shall  be  comforted;  Grant  that  in  all  our  grief 
we  may  turn  to  Thee ;  and,  because  our  need  is  beyond 
the  help  of  men,  grant  us  the  peace  of  Thy  consolation 
and  the  joy  of  Thy  love;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

O  Holy  Jesus,  we  beseech  Thee  to  have  mercy  upon 
this  thine  afflicted  servant.  Thou  wast  a  man  of  sor- 
row and  acquainted  with  grief ;  Thou  art  touched  with  a 
feeling  of  our  infirmities;  Thou  hast  borne  our  griefs 
and  carried  our  sorrows ;  Thou  knowest  every  pain  and 
pang  that  rends  the  heart;  Thou  knowest  the  heaviness 
which  boweth  down  Thy  servant's  soul;  O  Thou  Whose 
soul  was  once  exceeding  sorrowful  even  unto  death, 
look  down  in  mercy  upon  his  sorrow.  Lift  from  his 
head  the  dark  cloud  of  despair.  Teach  him  to  trust 
Thy  word,  and  to  believe  in  Thy  promises,  and  let  him 
not  be  cast  down  over  much  by  the  anguish  of  his  own 
weak  heart.  Teach  him  to  look  from  his  own  suffering 
to  Thy  blessed  cross,  and  in  Thine  own  good  time  may 
he  there  find  healing  and  comfort  and  peace,  knowing 
that  Thou  wilt  never  leave  him  nor  forsake  him  until  he 
enter  at  length  into  the  joy  of  his  Lord,  and  the  perfect 
peace  of  Paradise,  there  to  dwell  with  Thee,  Who  livest 
and  reignest  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one 
God  forevermore.    Amen. 


45 

O  Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Whose  hands  are 
the  issues  of  Hfe,  and  Whose  infinite  wisdom  ordereth 
all  things  for  the  best  to  them  that  love  Thee;  help  this 
Ihy  servant  in  his  hour  of  need.    Support  him  by  Thy 
grace,  confirm  his  faith,  increase  his  hope,  and  perfect 
his  love.     Strengthen  him  with  Thy  Spirit  in  the  inner 
man  that  Christ  may  dwell  in  his  heart  through  faith. 
Make  him  to  know  the  love  of   Christ  that  passeth 
knowledge.    And  when  it  shall  please  Thee  to  call  him 
to  thyself,  carry  him  safely  through  the  valley  of  the 
shadow  of  death,  through  which  our  loving  Saviour 
hath  passed  before  us.     And  finally  receive  him  into 
those  heavenly  mansions  which  the  same  Lord  has  gone 
to  prepare;  where  no  fear  shall  trouble  him,  no  pain 
distress  him,  no  anxiety  distutb  him,  no  infirmity  afflict 
him;  where  perfect  security,  pure  delight,  and  unceas- 
ing joy  await  all  who  truly  love  Thee,  in  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  we  remember  before 
Thee  tonight  those  Thy  children  who  are  journeying  in 
great  bodily  weakness,  and  drawing  near  unto  the  gates 
of  death.  We  pray  Thee  that  Thou  will  send  Thy  dear 
Son  to  meet  with  them  in  the  way,  and  to  abide  with 
them,  for  the  day  is  far  spent;  that  He  may  break  with 
them  the  bread  of  eternal  life ;  that  He  may  look  upon 
them  with  the  eyes  of  Thy  mercy,  and  comfort  them 
with  a  sense  of  Thy  goodness.  And  fill  the  hearts  of  all 


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c;f  us,  we  pray  Thee,  with  such  trust  in  Thee  that  by 
night  and  by  day,  at  all  times  and  in  all  seasons,  we 
inay  without  fear  commit  those  who  are  dear  to  us  to 
I  hy  never-failing  love,  for  this  life  and  the  life  to  come  • 
through  Jesus  Christ,  thy  Son,  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Smmnrtaltlg 

Almighty  God,  Who  through  Thine  only  begotten  Son 
Jesus  Christ  hast  overcome  death,  and  opened  unto  us 
the  gate  of  everlasting  life;  We  humbly  beseech  Thee 
to  Thyself,  carry  him  safely  through  the  valley  of  the 
that,  as  by  Thy  special  grace  preventing  us  Thou  dost 
put  mto  our  minds  good  desires,  so  by  Thy  continued 
help  we  may  bring  the  same  to  good  effect;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost  ever,  one  God,  world  without 
end.    Amen. 

O  God,  Who  hast  prepared  bor  those  who  love  Thee 
such  good  things  as  pass  m.an's  understanding;  Pour 
mto  our  hearts  such  love  toward  Thee,  that  we 'loving 

J  Thee  above  all  things,  may  obtain  Thy  promises,  which 

exceed     all  that  we  can  desire;  through  Jesus  Christ 

\j      our  Lord.    Amen. 

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O  Almighty  God,  Who  hast  knit  together  Thine  elect 
in  one  communion  and  fellowship,  in  the  mystical  body 
of  Thy  Son  Christ  our  Lord ;  Grant  us  grace  so  to  f ol- 


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low  Thy  blessed  Saints  in  all  virtuous  and  godly  living, 
that  we  may  come  to  those  unspeakable  joys  which  Thou 
hast  prepared  for  those  who  unfeignedly  love  Thee; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Most  merciful  Father,  Who  hast  been  pleased  to  take 
unto  Thyself  the  soul  of  this  Thy  servant  [or  this  child]  ; 
Grant  to  us  who  are  still  in  our  pilgrimage,  and  who 
walk  as  yet  by  faith,  tliat  having  served  Thee  with  con- 
stancy on  earth,  we  may  be  joined  hereafter  with  Thy 
blessed  saints  in  glory  everlasting ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  didst  take  little  children 
into  Thine  arms  and  bless  them ;  Open  our  eyes,  wc  be- 
seech Thee,  to  see  that  Thou  hast  taken  this  child  into 
the  arms  of  Thine  infinite  love  and  hast  bestowed  upon 
hnn  the  blessing  of  Thy  gracious  favour;  Who  livest 
and  reignest  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one 
God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

O  Lord,  Jesus  Christ,  Who  by  Thy  death  didst  take 
away  the  sting  of  death ;  Grant  unto  us  Thy  servants  so 
to  follow  in  faith  where  Thou  hast  led  the  way,  that 
we  may  at  length  fall  asleep  peacefully  in  Thee,  and 
awake  up  after  Thy  likeness ;  through  Thy  mercy.  Who 
livest  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God, 
world  without  end.    Amen. 


48 

Almighty  and  everliving  God,  we  yield  unto  Thee  most 
high  praise  and  hearty  thanks  for  the  wonderful  grace 
and  virtue  declared  m  all  Thy  saints,  who  have  been  the 
choice  vessels  of  Thy  grace  and  the  lights  of  the  world 
in  their  several  generations.  Especially  do  we  thank 
Thee  for  the  life  of  this  Thy  servant  whom  Thou  hast 
now  taken  from  our  sight;  and  we  humbly  beseech 
Thee  to  give  us  grace  so  to  follow  the  example  of  their 
steadfastness  in  Thy  faith,  and  obedience  to  Thy  holy 
commandments,  that  at  the  day  of  the  general  Resur- 
rection, we,  with  all  those  w  ho  are  of  the  mystical  body 
of  Thy  Son,  may  be  set  on  His  right  hand,  and  hear  that 
His  most  joyful  voice:  Come,  ye  blessed  of  My  Father, 
inherit  the  kingdom  prepared  lor  you  from  the  founda- 
tion of  the  v/orld.  Grant  this,  O  Father,  for  Jesus 
Christ's  sake,  our  only  Mediator  and  Advocate.    Amen. 

O  God,  the  Lord  of  all  mercy  and  forgiveness ;  Grant 
unto  Thy  servant,  N  *  *  *  whom  we  have  in  remem- 
brance, a  time  of  refreshing,  a  quiet  resting  place,  and 
the  glory  of  light  everlasting;  through  Him  Who  died 
and  rose  again  for  us,  Thy  Son,  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.    Amen. 

Our  Father,  we  remember  before  Thee  all  those  whom 
Thou  hast  called  out  of  our  sight,  especially  *  *  ♦ ;  Grant 
that  all  that  is  good  in  them  may  be  expanded  and 
ripened;  deepen  in  them  the  knowledge  and  love  of 


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Tliee ;  may  they  have  eternal  rest,  and  let  light  peq)et- 
ua!  shine  upon  them;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Ajnen. 

O  Lord,  Jesus  Christ,  Who  didst  reveal  Thyself  more 
fully  to  Thy  disciples  after  Thou  wast  taken  from  them ; 
Grant  us  faith  to  believe  that  no  separation  of  time  or 
place  can  sever  Thy  servants  from  their  eternal  union 
in  Thee,  Who  art  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost 
one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

Almighty  and  evelasting  God,  Who  knowest  the 
necessities  of  all  Thy  children;  Have  in  Thy  holy  keep- 
ing those  who  have  departed  this  life  in  Thy  faith  and 
love,  especially  those  most  near  and  dear  to  us ;  grant 
that  they  may  grow  more  and  more  into  Thy  perfect 
likeness ;  give  them  eternal  rest,  and  may  light  perpet- 
ual shine  upon  them;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

O  most  merciful  God,  with  Whom  do  rest  in  Para- 
dise the  spirits  of  those  who  have  departed  this  life  in 
peace  and  in  Thy  favor,  we  commend  to  Thy  continual 
care  and  benediction  the  souls  of  all  the  dead  in  Christ, 
especially  of  those  who  were  associated  with  us  here  on 
earth.  GHre-th«Trspirit«alrefFeshGient.,aiid  .enjoyment 
of  ^b^i^-rest-  and  of  Thy  nearer  presence..  Advance 
them  in  perfectness  and  blessedness,  changing  them 
from  glory  to  glory.  Mamtain  the  communion  of 
saints   between    them   and   us   while  we   remain   here. 


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Grant  that  in  Thy  good  time  we  may  be  re-united  with 
them  in  the  land  of  rest ;  and  finally  bring  them  and  us 
to  the  home  of  glory;  for  Jesus  Qirist's  sake.    Amen. 

O  God,  Who  knowest  the  necessities  of  all  thy  chil- 
dren, we  pray  Thee  to  have  in  Thy  holy  keeping  those 
precious  souls,  nearest  and  dearest  to  us,  who  have  de- 
parted this  life  in  Thy  faith  and  love  Provide  for  all 
their  needs,  sustain  and  coinfort  them,  protect  them 
from  all  ill,  and  grant  them  eternal  joy  in  Thy  service. 
Give  them  peace  and  rest  in  Thy  presence,  and  bring 
them  to  that  glorious  perfection  promised  to  Thy  saints ; 
for  the  sake  of  Him,  Who  died  and  rose  again  for  us. 
Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Almighty  God,  give  us  grace  to  trust  to  Thy  never- 
failing  care  and  love  those  who  are  dear  to  us,  for  this 
life  and  the  life  to  come ;  knowing  that  Thou  art  doing 
for  them  better  things  than  we  can  desire  or  pray  for ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Remember,  O  Lord,  Thy  servants  who  have  departed 
hence  in  the  Lord,  especially  *  *  *,  and  all  others  for 
whom  our  remembrance  is  due:  give  them  eternal  rest 
and  peace  in  Thy  Heavenly  Kingdom ;  and  to  us  such  a 
measure  of  communion  with  them  as  Thou  knowest  to 
be  best  for  us,  and  bring  us  all  to  serve  Thee  in  Tliine 
Eternal  Kingdom;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


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Lord,  we  pray  Thee,  that  Thou  wilt  open  our  eyes  to  j     "O  » 

behold  the  heaven  that  lies  about  us,  wherein  they  walk,  '  1   . 

who  being  born  to  the  new  life,  serve  Thee  with  the  I 

dearer  vision  and  the  greater  joy;  through  Jesus  Christ  ■ 
our  Saviour.    Amen. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  to  Whom  no  prayer 
is  ever  made  without  hope  of  mercy,  be  merciful  to  the 
soul  of  Thy  servant  *  *  *,  departed  from  this  life  in 
the  Confession  of  Thy  Name,  that  he  may  be  joined 
to  the  company  of  Thy  Saints;  through  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

O  Christ  our  Lord,  the  Giver  of  Salvation  to  the 
world,  through  Whom  cometh  ]ife  to  all  men,  and  rising 
again  to  the  dead;  in  Thy  Name  we  meet  on  the  day  of 
the  passing  from  the  earth  of  this  Thy  servant,  meekly 
beseeching  Thee  to  vouchsafe  to  him  the  abundance  of 
Thy  everlasting  mercy,  that  freed  from  the  stains  of 
his  mortal  pilgrimage,  he  may  enter  on  his  inheritance 
of  salvation  for  evermore;  Through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

O  Eternal  Lord  God,  Who  boldest  all  souls  in  life, 
we  beseech  Thee  to  shed  forth  upon  Thy  whole  Church 
in  Paradise  and  on  earth  the  bright  beams  of  Thy  light 
and  heavenly  comfort;  and  giant  that  we.  following  the 
good  examples  of  those  who  have  served  Thee  here  and 
are  at  rest,  may  with  them  at  length  enter  into  Thine 
unending  joy;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


52 

Lord,  we  pray  Thee,  that  Thou  wilt  open  our  eyes  to  be-    j 
hold  the  heaven  that  Hes  about  us,  wherein  they  walk, 
who,  being  born  to  the  new  life,  serve  Thee  with  the 
clearer  vision  and  the  greater  joy;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Saviour.    Amen. 

Remember,  O  Lord,  Thou  God  of  Spirits  and  of  all 
flesh,  all  Thy  faithful  people,  those  whom  we  have  re- 
membered and  those  whom  we  have  not  had  in  mind — , 
now  departed  this  life  in  Thy  faith  and  love.  Do  Thou 
Thyself  give  them  rest  there  in  the  land  of  the  living — 
in  Thy  Kingdom — from  whence  pain  and  sorrow  and 
sighing  have  fled  away,  where  the  light  of  Thy  counten- 
ance visiteth  them  and  always  shineth  upon  them; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

To  Thy  gracious  keeping,  O  Father,  we  commit  our 
brother.  Keep  him  in  Thy  love ;  let  Thy  light  shine  upon 
him;  put  away  from  him  all  that  is  evil ;  strengthen  in 
him  all  that  is  good;  supply  in  him  all  that  is  wanting; 
and  bring  him  into  perfect  sonship  and  fulness  of  joy 
and  peace ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  God  our  Father,  in  Whose  tender  protection  Thy 
children  abide  in  whatsoever  place  or  condition  they 
may  be,  grant  unto  Thy  servant  N  *  *  *,  now  departed 
out  of  this  life,  both  peace  and  refreshment,  and  also 
opportunity  for  growth  and  enlightenment;  through 
Him  Who  died  and  rose  again  for  us,  Thy  Son  our 
Saviour  Tesus  Christ.    Amen. 


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Our  Heavenly  Father  we  rejoice  in  the  blessed  com- 
munion of  all  Thy  saints,  wherein  Thou  givest  us  also  to 
have  part.  We  remember  before  Thee  all  who  have  de- 
parted this  life  in  Thy  faith  and  love,  and  especially 
those  most  dear  to  us.  We  thank  Thee  for  our  present 
fellowship  with  them,  for  our  common  hope,  and  for 
the  promise  of  future  joy.  O  let  the  cloud  of  wit- 
nesses, the  innumerable  company  of  those  who  have 
gone  before  and  entered  into  rest,  be  to  us  for  an  ex- 
ample of  godly  life,  and  even  now  may  we  be  refreshed 
with  their  joy;  that  so  with  patience  we  may  run  the 
race  that  yet  remains  before  us,  looking  unto  Jesus  the 
author  and  finisher  of  our  faith,  and  obtain  an  entrance 
into  the  everlasting  Kingdom,  the  glorious  assembly  of 
the  saints,  and  with  them  ever  worship  and  adore  Thy 
glorious  Name,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

O  eternal  Lord  God,  Who  boldest  all  souls  in  life; 
Impart,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  Thy  whole  Church  in  para- 
dise and  on  earth  Thy  light  and  Thy  peace;  and  grant 
that  we,  following  the  good  examples  of  those  who  have 
served  Thee  here  and  are  at  rest,  may  at  the  last  enter 
with  them  into  Thine  unending  joy;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


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O  Almighty  God,  the  God  of  the  spirits  of  all  flesh, 
Who  by  a  voice  from  heaven  didst  proclaim,  Blessed  are 
the  dead  who  die  in  the  Lord;  Multiply,  we  beseech 
Thee,  to  those  who  rest  in  Jesus  the  manifold  blessings 
of  Thy  love,  that  the  good  work  which  Thou  didst  begin 
in  them  may  be  perfected  unto  the  day  of  Jesus  Christ. 


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And  of  thy  mercy,  O  heavenly  Father,  vouchsafe  that  we 
who  now  serve  Thee  here  on  earth,  may  at  last,  together 
with  them,  be  found  meet  to  be  partakers  of  the  in- 
heritance of  the  saints  in  light ;  for  the  sake  of  the  same 
I'hy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


O  God,  Thou  God  of  spirits  and  of  all  flesh,  in  Whose 
embrace  all  creatures  live,  in  whatsoever  world  or  con- 
dition they  be;  I  beseech  Thee  for  him  whose  name  and 
dwelling  place  and  every  need  Thou  knowest.  Lord, 
vouchsafe  him  light  and  rest,  peace  and  refreshment, 
joy  and  consolation,  in  Paradise,  in  the  companionship 
of  saints,  in  the  presence  of  Christ,  in  the  ample  folds 
of  Thy  great  love. 

Grant  that  his  life  (so  troubled  here)  may  unfold  it- 
self in  Thy  sight,  and  find  a  sweet  employment  in  the 
spacious  fields  of  eternity.  If  he  hath  ever  been  hurt 
or  maimed  by  any  unhappy  word  or  deed  of  mine,  I 
pray  Thee  of  Thy  great  pity  to  heal  and  restore  him, 
that  he  may  serve  Thee  without  hindrance. 

Tell  him,  O  gracious  Lord,  if  it  may  be,  how  much 
I  love  him  and  miss  him  and  long  to  see  him  again; 
and,  if  there  be  ways  in  which  he  may  come,  vouch- 
safe him  to  me  as  a  guide  and  guard,  and  grant  me  a 
sense  of  his  nearness,  in  such  degree  as  thy  laws  per- 
mit. 

If  in  aught  I  can  minister  to  his  peace,  be  pleased  of 
Thy  love  to  let  this  be;  and  mercifully  keep  me  from 
every  act  which  may  deprive  me  of  the  sight  of  him  as 


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soon  as  our  trial-time  is  over,  or  mar  the  fulness  of  our 
joy  when  the  end  of  the  days  hath  come. 

Pardon,  O  gracious  Lord  and  Father,  whatsoever  is 
amiss  in  this  my  prayer,  and  let  Thy  will  be  done;  for 
my  will  is  blind  and  erring,  but  Thine  is  guided  by  in- 
finite wisdom  and  is  able  to  do  exceeding  abundantly 
above  all  that  we  ask  or  think;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen.  (*J 

May  the  souls  of  the  faithful,  through  the  mercy  of  ^ .  ^^ 
God,  rest  in  peace,  and  may  light  perpetual  shine  upon  |  \  '— 
them.    Amen. 

O  Almighty  God,  God  of  tlie  spirits  of  all  flesh ;  We 
give  Thee  thanks  for  all  those  who  have  laid  down  their 
lives  for  home  and  country ;  And  we  commend  them  to 
Thy  fatherly  care  and  protection,  beseeching  Thee  that 
we,  with  them,  may  have  our  portion  in  the  life  of  the 
world  to  come ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.   Amen. 

Almighty  God,  Who  hast  given  us  this  good  land  for 
our  heritage;  We  humbly  beseech  Thee  that  we  may 
always  prove  ourselves  a  people  mindful  of  Thy  favour, 
glad  to  do  Thy  will.  Bless  our  land  with  honourable  in- 
dustry, sound  learning,  and  pure  manners.  Save  us 
from  violence,  discord,  and  confusion;  from  pride  and 
arrogancy,  and  from  every  evil  way.    Defend  our  lib- 


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erties ;  preserve  our  unity ;  fashion  into  one  happy  peo- 
ple the  multitudes  brought  hither  out  of  many  kindreds 
and  tongues.  Endue  with  the  spirit  of  wisdom  those 
to  whom  in  Thy  name  we  entrust  the  authority  of  gov-  i 
ernment,  to  the  end  that  there  be  justice  and  peace  at 
home,  and  that  through  obedience  to  Thy  law  we  show 
forth  Thy  praise  among  the  nations  of  the  earth.  In 
the  time  of  prosperity  fill  our  hearts  with  thankfulness, 
and  in  the  day  of  trouble  suffer  not  our  trust  in  Thee  to 
fail ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  x\lmighty  God,  Who  fashionest  the  hearts  of  men, 
and  considerest  all  their  works ;  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee, 
to  us  and  to  all  the  people  of  this  land,  the  spirit  of 
obedience  to  Thy  commandments,  that  walking  humbly 
in  Thy  fear,  we  may,  under  Thy  mighty  protection,  pos- 
sess our  liberties  in  righteousness  and  peace;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

3n  (Slifnvtli  l^fcr^  mh  Mttx  Btvnm 

I.  Before  Service. 

O  heavenly  Father,  give  me  grace  to  worship  Thee 
in  spirit  and  in  truth,  to  pi  ay  to  Thee  earnestly,  to 
praise  Thee  heartily,  and  to  hearken  to  Thy  word  with 
reverence  and  godly  fear,  for  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

II.  After  Service. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  Father,  be  pleased  to 
accept  the  prayers  and  praises  which  I  have  now  offered 


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up  to  Thee ;  and  may  I  be  a  doer  of  Thy  word,  and  not 
a  hearer  only.     Grant   this   for   Jesus   Christ's   sake. . 
Amen. 

O  Almighty  and  most  merciful  God,  with  Whom 
nothing  is  small  that  touches  the  glory  of  Thy  Son  or 
the  souls  of  thy  people :  Have  in  gracious  remembrance, 
we  beseech  thee,  this  parish  and  its  welfare.  May  faith 
and  piety  abound  and  true  religion  flourish  and  increase. 
May  Thy  ministry  be  holy  and  honorable  and  Thy  wor- 
ship abundant  and  joyful.  May  Thy  house  be  beauti- 
ful, reverenced  and  beloved  of  all.  Here  let  the 
schools  of  the  young  be  such  that  our  children  may 
grow  up  in  Thy  faith  and  fear.  Strengthen  the  author- 
ity of  parents  and  the  dutifulness  of  sons  and  daugh- 
ters. Banish  intemperance  and  vice.  Gather  in  those 
who  wander,  recover  the  careless  and  establish  the 
faithful.  Turn  the  hearts  of  all  who  love  and  fear  Thee 
to  be  one  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.  And  to  Thy  Name, 
Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost  shall  be  the  glory,  world 
without  end.    Amen. 

3ct  g'uniag  S>rl|00ls 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  makest  us  both 
to  will  and  to  do  those  things  that  are  good  and  accept- 
able unto  Thy  divine  majesty ;  we  make  our  humble  sup- 
plications unto  Thee  for  these  Thy  children.  Let  Thy 
fatherly  hand,  we  beseech  thee,  ever  be  over  them;  let 


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Thy  Holy  Spirit  ever  be  with  them ;  and  so  lead  them  in 
knowledge  and  obedience  of  Thy  word,  that  in  the  end 
they  may  obtain  everlasting  life;  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  Who  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  liveth 
and  reigneth  ever,  one  God,  v^orld  without  end.   Amen, 

Regard,  O  Lord,  with  Thy  favor  all  the  members  of 
tin's  Sunday  School.  Bind  us  together  in  love,  sympathy 
and  forbearance.  Brighten  our  daily  existence  with 
those  little  acts  of  kindness  that  come  from  Thee.  Help 
us  to  live  each  for  the  other,  and  to  find  our  happiness 
in  doing  good  and  denying  ourselves ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  Lord,  our  Heavenly  Father,  Who  knowest  all  our 
thoughts  and  actions;  Grant  that  we  may  sincerely, 
faithfully,  and  honestly  serve  Thee  in  our  daily  work, 
and  help  us  ever  to  prove  ourselves  Thy  obedient  and 
faithful  children,  like  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

3cv  g^ttttiag  S>rl|00l  Etntl}trj& 

Almighty  and  merciful  God,  Who  art  the  Foun- 
tain of  all  wisdom ;  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  the 
teachers  of  this  school  Thy  gifts  of  knowledge,  patience 
and  love.  May  they  find  their  work  a  joy,  and  count 
all  labor  light  that  is  undertaken  out  of  love  for  Thee 
and  Thy  children.  Guard  them  from  the  temptation  to 
a  careless  and  half-hearted  service.  May  a  sense  of  the 
solemn  responsibility  which  is  theirs  be  always  present 


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with  them.  Bless  their  words  and  lives  to  the  good  of 
the  pupils  committed  to  their  care ;  and  may  Thy  Holy 
Spirit  so  enforce  the  teaching  and  example  given  by 
them  that,  at  the  last,  theirs  may  be  the  reward  which 
Thou  hast  promised  those  who  turn  many  to  righteous- 
ress.  All  which  we  ask  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Sav- 
iour.   Amen. 

3F0r  Attn  (SuilJii  nr  Snrt^ty 

Almighty  and  merciful  God,  of  whose  only  gift  it 
cometh  that  Thy  faithful  people  do  unto  Thee  true  and 
laudable  service;  Preserve  every  member  of  this  guild 
from  lukewarmness  and  halfheartedness.  Stir  up  with- 
in us  more  life  and  zeal  and  devotion  to  Thee.  Give  to 
each  the  spirit  of  prayer,  without  which  Ave  cannot  serve 
Thee  truly.  Make  us  forward  and  self-denying  in  good 
works.  Help  us  to  be  patient  and  considerate  of  each 
other.  Assist  each  according  to  her  power  and  calling 
to  do  the  work  that  Thou  wouldest  have  done.  Build  us 
up  more  in  faith  and  love  and  unity  and  holiness ;  for 
the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  Almighty  and  eternal  God,  we  humbly  pray  Thee  to 
vouchsafe  Thy  blessing  to  this  guild  that  all  its  members 
being  inspired  with  lively  faith  and  love  may  earnestly 
strive  to  promote  the  honour  due  to  Thy  dear  Son,  the 
spread  of  his  Church  and  the  gathering  of  wanderers 
into  the  fold.  Give  us  grace  to  fulfil  in  our  lives  what 
we  profess  with  our  lips.     Deliver  us,  O  God,  from 


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false  doctrine  and  slackness  of  living;  and  grant  that 
persevering  unto  the  end,  we  may  obtain  everlasting 
life;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  God,  forasmuch  as  without  Thee  we  are  not  able  to 
please  Thee;  Mercifully  grant  that  Thy  Holy  Spirit  may 
in  all  things  direct  and  rule  our  hearts;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Direct  us,  O  Lord,  in  all  our  doings,  with  Thy  most 
gracious  favour,  and  further  us  with  Thy  continual  help ; 
that  in  all  our  works  begun,  continued,  and  ended  in 
Thee,  we  may  glorify  Thy  Holy  Name,  and  finally,  by 
Thy  mercy,  obtain  everlasting  life,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 


Almighty  God,  Who  didst  give  such  grace  unto  Thy 
holy  Apostle  Saint  Andrew,  that  he  readily  obeyed  the 
calling  of  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and  followed  Him  with- 
out delay;  Grant  unto  us  all,  that  we,  being  called  by 
Thy  Holy  Word,  may  forthwith  give  up  ourselves  obedi- 
ently to  fulfil  Thy  holy  commandment ;  through  the  same 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  Almighty  and  eternal  God,  we  humbly  pray  Thee 
to  vouchsafe  Thy  blessing  to  this  Brotherhood,  that  all 
its  members,  being  inspired  v/ith  lively  faith  and  love, 
may  earnestly  strive  to  promote  the  honour  due  to  Thy 


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dear  Son,  the  spread  of  his  Church  and  the  gathering 
of  wanderers  into  the  fold;  give  us  grace  to  fulfil  in 
our  lives  what  we  profess  with  our  lips ;  deliver  us,  O 
God,  from  false  doctrine  and  slackness  of  living;  and 
grant  that  persevering  unto  the  end,  we  may  obtain 
everlasting  life ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 


JFnr  tl|]?  Woman's  Auxtlmrg 

O  Father  of  Lights,  in  Whom  is  no  variableness 
neither  shadow  of  turning,  fill  our  hearts  with  such  a 
pure  and  ardent  love  of  the  Truth  that  our  first  desire 
and  purpose  may  be  to  give  it  to  those  who  have  it  not; 
and  grant  that  by  the  holiness  and  unselfish  devotion  of 
our  own  lives  we  may  make  our  Creed  beautiful  in  the 
eves  of  those  who  are  Christians,  and  may  lead  them  to 
desire  and  accept  the  Faith  of  the  Gospel;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Ameu. 

3?0r  tl|?  ilutttnr  Auxtltarg 

O  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  we  thank  Thee  for  the 
gift  of  Thy  dear  Son.  Grant  that  we  who  have  re- 
ceived Him  in  our  hearts  may  joyfully  go  forth  with 
Him  on  many  errands.  Bless  those  who  toil  for  Thee  in 
far  off  places;  comfort  them  in  their  loneliness;  and 
unite  our  work  to  theirs.  Accept  our  gifts ;  receive  our 
prayers ;  and  use  us  for  the  sake  of  Thy  dear  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


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ar^r  tilt  (Strlfi*  3Frbnblu  g^nrt^lg 

O  Lord,  our  heavenly  Father,  we  beseech  Thee  to 
bless  us,  and  all  who  belong  to  the  Girls'  Friendly  So- 
ciety. May  its  members  be  sheltered  and  protected 
evermore  by  Thy  Fatherly  love;  and  to  its  Associates 
vouchsafe  the  help  and  guidance  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit. 
Help  us  all  to  bear  one  another's  burdens,  to  live  not 
for  ourselves,  but  for  others,  as  members  of  one  family 
in  Christ;  wash  us  from  our  sins  in  His  precious  blood; 
make  us  holy  by  the  indwelling  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  and 
bring  us  all  at  last  to'  the  joy  of  Thy  heavenly  Kingdom; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


Almighty  God,  Whose  compassions  fail  not,  and 
Whose  loving  kindness  reacheth  unto  the  world's  end; 
We  give  Thee  humble  thanks  for  all  the  great  things 
Thou  hast  done  and  art  doing  for  the  children  of  men ; 
foi  the^opening  of  heathen  lands  to  the  light  of  Thy 
truth;  T(5i-'* making  paths^  in  the  deep  waters  and  high- 
-ways  in  the  desert;  for  knitting  nation  to  nation  in  the 
bonds  of  fellowship;  and  for  the  planting  of  Thy 
Church  in  all  the  earth.  O  merciful  Father,  in  Whom 
the  whole  family  is  named,  fill  full  our  hearts  with 
grateful  love  for  this  Thy  goodness,  granting  us  grace 
henceforth  to  serve  Thee  better,  and  more  perfectly  to 
know  Thee ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


63  \ 

O  God,  Who  hast  made  of  one  blood  all  nations  of  \      / 
men  for  to  dwell  on  the  face  of  the  whole  earth,  and    \    / 
didst  send  Thy  blessed  Son  to  preach  peace  to  them  that     j 
are  far  off  and  to  them  that  are  nigh;  Grant  that  all     I 
men  everywhere  may  seek  after  Thee  and  find  Thee.     / 
Bring  the  nations  into  Thy  fold,  and  add  the  heathen  to 
Thine  inheritance.    And  we  pray  Thee  shortly  to  accom-    I 
plish  the  number  of  Thine  elect,  and  to  hasten  Thy  king-  / 
dom;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.   Amen.  / 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  God,  we  humbly  be- 
seech Thee,  to  pour  out  Thy  Holy  Spirit  upon  all  our 
missionaries  at  home  and  abrcad,  especially  *  *  *;  and 
to  crown  their  labors  with  success  in  the  gathering  of 
souls  into  Thy  kingdom.  Strengthen  them,  we  pray 
Tliee,  with  Thy  good  Spirit,  and  comfort  them  with  a 
sense  of  Thy  presence,  that  they  may  preach  and  teach 
to  the  upbuilding  of  Thy  kingdom  and  the  salvation  of 
souls.  Make  us  to  realize  that  they  are  doing  our  work 
and  grant  us  grace  to  support  them  out  of  the  wealth 
of  good  things  which  Thou  hast  bestowed  upon  us; 
tlirough  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  God,  the  strengtli  of  all  those  who  put  their  trust  in 
Thee ;  Send  Thy  blessing  upon  Thy  servants  who  work 
among  the  poor  and  needy.  Fill  their  hearts  with  a 
courage  which  never  falters,  a  patience  which  never 
wearies,  and  a  love  which  never  fails.     Give  them  the 


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constant  vision  of  Thy  glorious  kingdom,  and  make  them 
ever  mindful  of  the  promise  of  Thy  dear  Son ;  Inasmuch 
as  ye  have  done  it  unto  one  of  the  least  of  these  my 
brethren,  ye  have  done  it  unto  me.  All  which  we  ask 
through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Blessed  Saviour,  Who  at  this  hour  didst  hang  upon 
the  cross,  stretching  forth  Thy  loving  arms ;  Grant  that 
all  mankind  may  look  unto  Thee  and  be  saved ;  through 
Thy  mercies  and  merits  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

Almighty  Saviour,  Who  at  mid-day  didst  call  Thy  ser- 
vant Saint  Paul  to  be  an  apostle  to  the  Gentiles;  We 
beseech  Thee  to  illumine  the  world  with  the  radiance  of 
Thy  glory,  that  all  nations  may  come  and  worship  Thee, 
Who  art  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God, 
world  v/ithout  end.    Amen. 


r 


3rxx  2?al 


/  O  Lord  our  Saviour,  Who  hast  warned  us  that  Thou 
wilt  require  much  of  those  to  whom  much  is  given  j 
Grant  that  we  whose  lot  Thou  hast  cast  in  so  goodly  an 
heritage  may  strive  together  the  more  abundantly  by 
prayer,  by  almsgiving,  and  by  every  other  appointed 
means  to  extend  to  others  what  we  so  richly  enjoy.  And 
as  we  have  entered  into  the  labors  of  other  men,  may 


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we  so  labor  that  in  their  turn  other  men  may  enter  into 
ours,  to  the  f ulfilUng  of  Thy  holy  will  and  our  own  ever- 
lasting salvation.  And  to  Thee  with  the  Father  and  the 
Holy  Ghost  shall  be  the  glory  both  now  and  forever. 
Amen. 

O  Almighty  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  hast  given  the 
Comforter  to  Thy  Church  that  He  may  abide  with  it 
forever;  pour  forth  the  blessing  of  Thy  Spirit  on  all 
Gatherings  of  Christian  people,  for  the  glory  of  Thy 
Name  and  the  benefit  of  Thy  Holy  Church.  Defend 
their  hearts  from  all  hindrances  of  this  world.  Grant 
them  steadfastness  of  faith,  purity  of  love,  sincere  de- 
sire for  peace,  courage  amidst  difficulties,  and  such 
judgment  and  discretion  that  while  they  reverence  the 
traditions  of  the  past,  they  may  be  ready  to  seize  the  op- 
portunities of  the  present  for  the  edifying  of  Thy 
Church;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who  with 
Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost  liveth  and  reigneth  one  God, 
world  without  end.    Amen. 

Almighty  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  from  Whom 
every  good  prayer  cometh;  Pour  out  Thy  Spirit  upon 
me  and  upon  all  who  draw  near  to  Thee  in  this  holy 
place,  that  we  may  be  delivered  from  all  coldness  of 
heart  and  wanderings  of  mind.     Bless  to  us  the  minis- 


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try  of  Thy  servants  tlie  clergy;  and  grant  that  we  may 
all  worthily  show  forth  Thy  praise,  humbly  learn  Thy 
\\^ord,  and  heartily  render  our  thanks  to  Thee  for  all 
Thy  mercies ;  throught  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Who  didst  command  Thy  disci- 
ples to  partake  of  the  holy  Sacraments  of  Thy  most  bless- 
ed Body  and  Blood,  I  would  in  humble  thankfulness 
obey  Thy  gracious  command.  Help  me  to  draw  near 
with  faith,  that  I  may  take  it  to  my  comfort.  May  I 
find  in  it  strength  to  withstand  all  temptations,  and  con- 
solation in  the  midst  of  every  trouble.  May  it  bring 
peace  and  joy  to  my  heart.  May  I  realize  Thy  presence 
and  learn  new  lessons  of  Thy  love.  Join  me  anew  unto 
Thyself  and  to  Thy  Spiritual  Body,  the  blessed  company 
of  all  faithful  people ;  and  to  Thee,  with  the  Father  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  shall  be  the  glory,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

O  Prince  of  peace !  Word  of  God !  let  there  be  silence 
in  my  soul  when  Thou  comest  to  dwell  with  me.  Let 
there  be  quiet  in  my  memory  and  my  imagination.  Let 
my  senses  be  held  in  check  and  the  sights  and  sounds 
of  earth  be  banished  for  the  brief  moments  of  Thy  stay ; 
lay  Thy  hand  upon  my  troubled  heart,  say  to  its  pas- 
sions its  cares  and  its  restless  desires,  "Peace,  be  still," 
that  in  the  stillness  I  may  hear  what  the  Lord  God  will 
speak  concerning  me. 


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I  bless  and  adore  Thee,  Almighty  God,  who  hast 
vouchsafed  to  feed  us  with  this  Heavenly  and  Spiritual 
Food  making  us  verily  partakers  of  Thy  Son,  Jesus 
Christ,  our  Lord.  Let  this  Holy  Communion  be  to  me 
a  guard  and  defence,  a  shield  against  temptation,  a  wall 
against  evil,  the  nourishment  of  all  good  which  thou 
hast  wrought  in  me  and  the  confirmation  of  all  grace 
bestowed  upon  me.  Grant  me  thereby  quietness  of 
heart,  vigor  of  resolve,  devotion  to  Thee,  love  and  char- 
ity towards  all  men,  and  greater  zeal  for  the  spread  of 
Thy  Kingdom ;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


Let  this  Holy  Communion  be  to  me,  O  God,  a  begin- 
ning of  better  things,  as  if  only  now  I  began  to  know 
Thee.  Let  me  now  and  henceforth  forsake  that  which 
has  tempted  me.  Let  me  now  and  henceforth  do  those 
things  that  I  have  perceived  to  be  of  Thy  will  for  me ;  by 
the  grace  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  the  intercession  of 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

O  God,  Who  art  Love,  grant  to  Thy  children  who  eat 
of  Thy  Bread  to  bear  one  another's  burdens  in  perfect 
good-will,  that  Thy  peace,  which  passeth  understanding, 
may  keep  our  hearts  and  minds  in  Christ  Jesus  our 
Lord.    Amen. 


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V.  The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee,  O  Lord: 

R.  And  Thou  givesr  them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

V.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to 
the  Holy  Ghost: 

R.  As  it  was  in  the  beginnmg,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  without  end.    Am.en. 

V.  Thou  openest  Thine  hand : 

R.  And  fillest  all  things  living  with  plenteousness. 
Holy  Ghost; 

{Then  repeat  Grace) 

Bless,  O  Lord,  we  pray  Thee,  this  food  to  the 
strengthening  of  our  bodies;  and  grant  Thy  continual 
presence  to  the  strengthening  of  our  souls;  for  Jesus 
Christ's  sake.    Amen. 

Bless,  O  Lord,  this  food  to  our  use  and  us  to  Thy  ser- 
vice; through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Our  heavenly  Father,  we  give  Thee  hearty  thanks  for 
these  and  all  Thy  blessings;  and  pray  Thee  to  make  us 
ever  mindful  of  the  wants  of  others;  like  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

Lord  Jesus,  be  our  holy  Guest, 

Our  Morning  Joy,  our  Evening  Rest; 

And  with  our  daily  bread  impart 

Thy  love  and  peace  to  every  heart.    Amen. 


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The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us 
all  evermore.    Amen. 

Unto  God's  gracious  mercy  and  protection  we  com- 
mit you.  The  Lord  bless  you,  and  keep  you.  The  Lord 
make  His  face  to  shine  upon  you,  and  be  gracious  unto 
you.  The  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance  upon  you,  and 
give  you  peace,  both  now  and  evermore.    Amen. 

The  God  of  all  grace,  who  hath  called  us  unto  His 
eternal  glory  by  Christ  Jesus,  after  that  ye  have  suffer- 
ed a  little  while,  make  you  perfect,  stablish,  strengthen, 
settle  you.  To  Him  be  glory  and  dominion  for  ever  and 
ever.    Amen. 

The  God  of  Hope  fill  me  with  all  joy  and  peace  in  be- 
lieving, that  I  may  abound  in  hope,  in  the  power  of  the 
Holy  Spirit.    Amen. 

The  God  of  Peace  Himself  sanctify  me  wholly,  and 
may  my  spirit  and  soul  and  body  be  preserved  entire 
without  blame  at  the  coming  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Chiist. 


Amen. 


The  God  of  Peace  Himself  sanctify  me  wholly,  and 
in  all  ways.    Amen. 


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The  God  of  Peace,  Who  brought  again  from  the  dead 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
through  the  blood  of  the  everlasting  covenant;  Make  us 
perfect  in  every  good  work  to  do  His  Will,  working  in 
us  that  which  is  well  pleasing  in  His  sight;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  to  Whom  be  glory  for  ever  and  ever. 
Amen. 

The  Peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding, 
keep  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love 
of  God,  and  of  His  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord ;  and  the 
blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you  al- 
ways.   Amen. 

Now  unto  Him  that  is  able  to  keep  us  from  falling, 
and  to  present  us  faultless  before  the  presence  of  His 
glory  with  exceeding  joy;  to  the  only  wise  God  our 
Saviour,  be  glory  and  majesty,  dominion  and  power, 
both  now  and  for  evermore.    Amen. 

God  give  grace  to  the  quick  and  to  the  dead  rest,  and 
forgiveness  to  the  Church,  and  to  the  country  peace  and 
concord,  and  to  us  sinners  life  and  endless  glory. 
Amen. 

The  Lord  Almighty  grant  us  a  quiet  night  and  a  per- 
fect end.    Amen. 


BY  BISHOP  PAGE 


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